Chateau Fryštát
Fryštácký Castle can be found in the most beautiful part of the city, where it dominates Fryštácký Square. The Empire chateau was built on the site of the original wooden Gothic castle, which was founded here by the Piasts in the 13th century. After it burned down, a Renaissance chateau was built here in the 15th century. The lords of Cieszyn made sure that the local town gained a number of exceptional privileges. Unfortunately, the next era was a little sadder. The owners changed frequently and the care of the castle was poor. In 1792 it was bought by the Larich-Mönnich family, another very important Czech family, and it was they who restored the importance of this chateau.
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Interesting facts Chateau Fryštát
As soon as they bought it, they began to rebuild it extensively, until in 1800 it acquired its current Empire form. At this time, a park in front of the castle and an English landscape park on the south side of the castle with a total area of 36 hectares also began to emerge. The castle was visited by a number of important personalities, such as Empress Sissi, heir to the throne Archduke Ferdinand d'Este, German Emperor William II. and perhaps also the Bulgarian Tsar Ferdinand.
Inside the castle you will find 3 beautiful exhibits. In one you can get acquainted with the equipment of aristocratic residences, including art historical collections from the 16th - 20th century. The last owners of the chateau, Larich-Mönnich, who owned the chateau until 1945, have the most significant representation here. In the Lottyhaus you will also find a unique exhibition of fine art from the National Gallery in Prague.
Opening hours
It is open here all year round. The castle building is open from Tuesday to Sunday, except for the first Saturday of the month (weddings), from 10 am to 5 pm. The Lottyhaus building, where there are two more exhibitions, is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. The first and second circuit lasts about 55 minutes. The last possible entrance to the gallery is possible at 4 pm.
Author: Adriana Dosedělová