CHATEAU FULL OF TREASURES
Kynžvart Castle was the favourite summer residence of Chancellor Metternich, housing many collections of art, coins, weapons, priceless books, earliest prints and manuscripts. Today, the castle is open to the public, offering a fascinating insight into the diplomacy in the Austo-Hungarian Empire.
The Kynžvart Chateau Museum is one of the oldest private museums in the world. It was founded by Chancellor Metternich. The collections were kept open and further expanded by his descendants. The castle houses an expansive library with 24,000 books in three original rooms. The venue can host exclusive events and banquets in the neoclassic halls.
A historical venue for exploring European diplomacy
The castle is surrounded by a historical park stretching over 293 hectares. In the first half of the 19th century, the castle was rebuilt by the Austrian Chancellor, Prince Klemens von Metternich (1773–1859). He contributed immensely to the significant collections of the Metternich family, including the Cabinet of Curiosities. The collections are accessible to the public.
Due to its ownership by a very well-known historical figure, Chancellor Metternich, Kynžvart Castle was the location for many discussions and negotiations of European diplomacy. The castle represents a place of memory of European diplomacy.
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State Chateau Kynžvart
Lázně Kynžvart
Czech Republic
T: +420 773 776 630
E: kynzvart@npu.cz
W: https://www.zamek-kynzvart.cz/en
