Reconstruction of Kynžvart Castle, Láznë Kynžvart
The first stage constituted a comprehensive conservation of the castle. Apart from performing the structural stabilization and redevelopment of the masonry, the project also encompassed countless and demanding artisan, handicraft and restoration works. Simultaneously, the site ...
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Project details
Title: | Reconstruction of Kynžvart Castle, Láznë Kynžvart |
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Entr. year: | 2001 |
Result: | Medal |
Country: | Czech Republic |
Town: | Láznë Kynžvart |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | residential building |
Former use: | Chateau |
Actual use: | Museum, cultural attraction |
Built: | 16th-19th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Pietro Nobile, Architect , Památkový Ateliér Knoflícek - Pohoralá, Architects (Pilsen - CZ) |
The Jury's citation: | "For the exemplary and comprehensive restoration of a building of European cultural importance, induding its library and valuable collections of original furnishings and other works of art" |
GPS: | 50°0'38.1"N; 12°37'29.1"E |
Web, Links: | www.zamek-kynzvart.eu/cs |
Description:
The first stage constituted a comprehensive conservation of the castle. Apart from performing the structural stabilization and redevelopment of the masonry, the project also encompassed countless and demanding artisan, handicraft and restoration works. Simultaneously, the site was upgraded with sanitary facilities and parking facilities for visitors with disabilities. Following the above works, the facades of the castle underwent an extensive restoration. The related works within this second stage included: stone and metal mouldings, historic illumination, the tower clock and the clockwork, the fountain, as weil as the fence and the surroundings of the court of honour.
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