The summer and hunting residence was built between 1585 and 1590 by Nicholas the Elder of Bubna on the site of an original medieval fortress. The facades, courtyard, and chimneys are covered with a continuous sgraffito pattern left behind by Italian Renaissance artists. During the tour of the interiors, you will walk from the servants' quarters to the representative Mirror Hall or the chapel, whose walls are decorated with mythological frescoes and Baroque emblems. The grounds, which also featured in the movie Bathory, include a large English park, Grandma's Yard with domestic animals, and a former granary housing a tramping museum. Since 2020, the estate has also been enlivened by its own biodynamic winery.
Audio guide · Hradec Králové Region
Doudleby nad Orlicí Chateau
The Renaissance château of Doudleby nad Orlicí captivates with its unique carpet sgraffito and the fact that it has belonged to the Bubna of Litice family since the 16th century.
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Where it is
Hradec Králové Region, Czechia
GPS 50.10842 N, 16.26400 E