Zámek Nasavrky Chateau

Zámek Nasavrky, a late Renaissance building from around 1600, is a cultural monument of the Czech Republic located in the centre of the village Nasavrky in the district Chrudim. This historical object is known for its architectural value and rich history ranging from Gothic beginnings to the present. The chateau boasts a unique ground plan reminiscent of the letter T, six-sided turrets on the demanding main wing and writing sgraffiti decorating the facade. Today the chateau serves cultural purposes, guests of exhibitions, musical evenings and other social events.

Zámek Nasavrky was built on the site of an earlier Gothic fortress around 1600. At that time, the Czech Republic moved from the late Renaissance to the Baroque period, affecting architectural elements and artistic decoration of the chateau. Originally belonged to the estate controlled by the owner of the Castle Strádov. Václav Zárub z Hustířan, the original owner, was followed in 1610 by his son, Czubor, whose property was confiscated in 1623 and bought by Imperial Colonel František de Courier. He then went into the hands of Schönfeld and after the marriage to Jan Adam of Auersperg, who, after 1757, translated the administration here.

The architecture of the chateau Nasavrky is characteristic of the late Renaissance. The two-storey structure with an irregular floor plan has a circumferential wall thickness of up to 150 cm, indicating its strength and durability. On the eastern corners of the main wing there are six-sided turrets which supply the chateau with a noble character. The facade is decorated with writing sgraffiti, which adds an impression of richness and artistic taste. The entrance portal is oblong, barefoot and decorated with an ornament of a strange man's mask.

The history of Nasavrky Chateau owners is full of dramatic changes. After the confiscation in 1623, František de Courier bought it, followed by Schönfeld and finally Jan Adam z Auerspergu, who translated the administration of the estate into Nasavrky around 1757. A smaller storey building was added to the chateau under the Auerspergs and the second floor was reduced in 1840. After the abolition of the patrimonial administration in 1850, the chateau served as a rented seat for state offices, including the district court and the tax office.

Key events in the history of the chateau include its focus as cultural monuments of the Czech Republic in 1964. After 1987 the Regional Administration of the Protected Landscape Area of the Iron Mountains moved into the chateau, which was the beginning of successive repairs and reconstruction. After 1990 the chateau was transferred to the property of the city Nasavrky and the total reconstruction was completed in 1999 when the sgrafito, the entrance portal and window lining were restored.

Today the Nasavrky Chateau is open to the public and serves cultural purposes. Various events such as exhibitions, music evenings and weddings are held in its premises. The information centre on the ground floor offers visitors valuable information about the history of the chateau and surrounding monuments. On the first floor there is a permanent exhibition "Following the footsteps of the Celts," which focuses on the history of the region.

In the vicinity of the chateau Nasavrky you can find other attractions, such as the natural monument of Chestnut with a set of chestnuts set up by Jan Adam Auersperg in 1776. Under the chateau there is an inaccessible cellar which, according to the legend, leads to the ruins of the castle Strádov. In addition, there is a Gothic church of St. Gilje from the late 13th century, baroque after the fire in 1740.

Zámek Nasavrky is not only an architectural monument, but also a place of rich history and cultural heritage. Its restaurants and new use as a centre for culture and social events demonstrate its importance and attractiveness. Visiting the Nasavrky Chateau offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in history, enjoy art works and explore rich cultural programs. It is a place worth discovering and appreciating its unique contribution to regional and national heritage.