Nový zámek Kostelec nad Orlicí
Komenského 1, 517 41 Kostelec nad Orlicí
50°7'23"N 16°11'59"E (xx km)
The son of Prince Ferdinand, Count Josef Kinský, had this Empire style chateau built in 1829-1833 as the family residence. A reception room and library were built on the elevated ground floor; the first floor contained residential spaces.The Kostelec new chateau is one of the best Empire structures of its kind in the country. The chateau is surrounded by an English park, which has now been declared a nature preserve.
Did you know that the chateau was first opened to the public in April 2012?
| Category | chateau, gallery, museum, nature preserve, park |
|---|---|
| Certificates and memberships | Cultural monument, Cyclists Welcome, partner of the association of the Eagle Mountains and Foothills, Tourist stamp |
| Style | classicism / empirical (100%) |
| Services | barrier-free WC, charging stations for electric bikes, children's corner, cycling accessories for hire, dogs welcome, event planning and hosting, free WiFi, Occasional concerts, sale of cycling and tourist maps of region, sale of novelties and souvenirs, sale of tourist cards, sale of tourist stamps, snacks, space available for rent, WC, weddings and other celebrations |
| Staff languages | Czech, English |
| Accepted forms of payment | Czech korunas in cash, EuroCard / MasterCard, VISA, VISA Electron |
| First year open to the public | 2011 |
| Date of construction | 1833 |
| Year of latest reconstruction | 2008 |
| Distance from parking lot | 150 m
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Tours / exhibitions
| Chateau exhibit | |
|---|---|
| Description | Chateau exhibition on the Life in Biedermeier. A complete museum exposition on the life of the city Kostelec nad Orlici and its surroundings. |
| Open to public | Wheelchair Access : Yes Photography allowed: Yes Video cameras allowed: No |
| Opening hours (GMT +2) |
Before visiting the building we recommend checking the current opening hours on the building's website or by contacting the operator by telephone.  Closed right now, as per business hoursLast tour before closing: 55 min. Sightseeing time: 55 min. |
| Foreign languages | tour guide (Czech, English), printed guide (Czech, English, German, Polish) |
| Exhibition specialization | 19th century art, 20th century art, furniture / interior furnishings, glass / porcelain, military / weapons / fortification, pipes / smoking products and accessories |
| Minimum / maximum number of people per guide | 4/30 |
| Kinsky Gallery | |
| Open to public | Wheelchair Access : No Photography allowed: Yes Video cameras allowed: No |
| Opening hours (GMT +2) |
Before visiting the building we recommend checking the current opening hours on the building's website or by contacting the operator by telephone. Closed right now, as per business hoursSightseeing time: 45 min. |
| Foreign languages | tour guide (Czech, English) |
| Exhibition specialization | visual arts |
| Chateau exhibit + Kinsky Gallery | |
| Open to public | Photography allowed: Yes Video cameras allowed: No |
| Opening hours (GMT +2) |
Before visiting the building we recommend checking the current opening hours on the building's website or by contacting the operator by telephone. Closed right now, as per business hoursLast tour before closing: 90 min. Sightseeing time: 90 min. |
| Foreign languages | tour guide (Czech, English), printed guide (Czech) |
| Exhibition specialization | 19th century art, 20th century art, furniture / interior furnishings, glass / porcelain, pre-history, regional history, visual arts |
| Minimum / maximum number of people per guide | 2/30 |