Všechovice
- Classification
- Château
- Pays
- Tchéquie
- Région
- Přerov
- Adresse
- Všechovice 1, 753 53 Všechovice
Všechovice château stands in the middle of the village of the same name and is surrounded by a park on two sides. It has been a protected cultural monument since 1958. The first mention of the existence of a manor here dates from 1376, when Vok of Kravař acquired the Všechovice fief. Jan Jiskra of Brandýs and Všechovice also owned it between 1431 and 1438. In 1583 Jan the Elder Želecký of Počenice purchased the manor and village. Around the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries the Želecký family began building a Renaissance château on the site of the old manor and laid out the park. In 1808 the Austrian knight Ferdinand Stücker of Weyershof purchased the Všechovice château and had the Baroque château converted into a Classicist family residence. After 1945 the Všechovice local national committee took over the château, establishing a nine-year primary school within it and carrying out destructive building alterations that allowed the château to deteriorate further. After 1989, following restitution and several changes of ownership, the château passed to its present owner Jaroslav Mikl. After 2006 he undertook a comprehensive restoration of both the château and the adjacent park and had drawn up a so-called "Heritage Monument Rescue Project". Between 2009 and 2019 the restoration of the roof was carried out, the château cellars were remediated, a masonry boundary wall was erected with a masonry bastion at the front, the windows were replaced, and the internal plaster was stripped from all rooms. A new repair of the façade of the left wing and other sides was carried out, supplemented by decorative architectural elements such as ornamental cornices and rosettes. The Empire-style balcony, supported by square columns, was rebuilt with sandstone balustrades. An expert restoration of all the stucco ceiling decorations was undertaken. A château chapel will once again have its place in the château. Regular guided tours of the château are held here. Also worthy of note is the remarkable Renaissance well, whose complete restoration has already been completed. The monument to Eufemie Želecká was placed, following expert restoration, in the western part of the park near the pool, which is enclosed by decorative wrought-iron fencing. The surroundings of the pool and the park paths are lined by period lanterns and benches, and the overall impression is pleasantly complemented by the ubiquitous greenery. Expert care has been given to the trees, and new plantings have been carried out. Beds of rhododendrons and specimen trees and shrubs attract the attention. The park is pleasantly dominated by a pavilion with a terrace, where cultural and social events are held. Ceremonies and weddings, historical days of Jan Jiskra of Brandýs and Všechovice, performances by musical groups and theatrical companies, and various family celebrations take place here. The park is accessible to the public.
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