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Royal Castle Review
Hluboká's main focus is its castle, with a cluster of white towers flanking its walls, and tour groups pop in and out regularly. Although the structure dates from the 13th century, what you see is pure 19th-century excess, perpetrated by the wealthy Schwarzenberg family attempting to prove their good taste. If you think you've seen this castle somewhere before, you're probably thinking of Windsor Castle, near London, which served as the template. Take a tour; the happy hodgepodge of styles in the interior reflects the no-holds-barred tastes of the time. On Tour A you'll see representative rooms, including the stunning morning salon and library. Tour B brings you into the private apartments and hunting salon, while Tour C takes in the kitchen. Tour D is available only in July and August, and shows off the tower and chapel. Check out the wooden Renaissance ceiling in the large dining room, which was removed by the Schwarzenbergs from the castle at Ceský Krumlov and brought here. Also look for the beautiful late-baroque bookshelves in the library. The gardens are free to wander in.
Galerie Mikolase Alse is the region's museum for art history, and displays a variety of works including sculpture, paintings and porcelain. It's one of the most extensive collections of Gothic art in the country, and temporary exhibitions range from modern to contemporary. www.ajg.cz.
- Address: Zamék 142, Hluboká nad Vltavou, Bohemia, 373 41
- Phone: 387-843-911
- Cost: Castle Tour A: 220 Kc, Tour B: 230 Kc, Tour C: 170 Kc, Tour D: 40 Kc, Ales Art Gallery 80 Kc; or combined with castle tour, add 20 Kc to visit gallery as well.
- Hours: Castle: Jan.--Mar., Tues.--Sun. 10--noon and 12:30--4; Apr. and Sept., Tues.--Sun. 9--noon and 12:30--4:30; May and June, Tues.--Sun. 9--noon and 12:30--5; July and Aug., daily 9--noon and 12:30--5. Ales Art Gallery: Apr.--Sept., daily 9--6; Oct.--Mar., daily 9--4
- Website: www.zamek-hluboka.eu
- Location: Hluboká nad Vltavou
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