Dear Steemit friends and followers,
Welcome to my Travel Tip series where I promote some of the most beautiful places, interesting landmarks and impressive architectural sites of my homeland, the Czech Republic.
Today, I would like to introduce you to one of the most impressive chateaus of the country, the picturesque Kynzvart Chateau.
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Located just a few kilometers south of the town of Lazne Kynzvart (translates as the Spa Kynzvart) in the western part of the country, the Kynzvart Chateau is a majestic chateau that was built in the 17th century.
Over the centuries, the chateau has been owned by many different people but it is the prominent Austrian family of the Metternichs who is mostly associated with it as it served as their summer house for decades. The most famous member of the Metternich family, Klemens, was an avid traveler and collector and he founded several impressive collections in the chateau.
The chateau houses thousands of various items and memorabilia from all over the world, including mummies from ancient Egypt, valued medieval manuscripts, original scientific publications and much more.
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Listed as a Cultural National Monument since 1958, the Kynzvart Chateau is surrounded by an extensive, perfectly maintained park (one of the largest parks in the Czech Republic), several ponds, gardens with exotic plant species and even a golf court, making it a very popular tourist attraction.
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