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Hall of Ancestors of the Althann family from late 17th century

Pignatelli bedroom

Blue salon

Bathroom

Gentlemen´s salon

Frontage of the chateau chapel

Main altar in the chateau chapel

Detail of a fresco with archangel Michael in the dome of the chapel

Baroque organ on the organ loft of the chapel

Exhibition Clocks and clockworks of the past (2005)

Exhibit from the exhibition Children in Aristocratic Homes

Vase from the exhibition Charms of the Oriental Salon

Tea pot and the torso of its plaster mould from the Vranov Stoneware exhibition

Ceremonial uniform of Moravian estates from the Gentlemen’s Salon exhibition

Summer view of the blooming terraces below the bridge

Detail of romantic summer plantation

Basic services

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FIRST CIRCUIT - INSTALLED INTERIORS

The monumental Hall of Ancestors of the Althann family from the end of the 17th century, which is among the finest examples of European baroque architecture. The lavishly designed and decorated interiors suggest how the aristocracy lived at the end of the 18th and throughout the entire 19th century in Vranov. Numerous pieces of pottery come from the production of the famous local stoneware factory.

Opening hours. In April and October from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, May, June, and September from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, July and August 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. In April and October the opening hours apply only to weekends and public holidays, on working days only for organised groups that are ordered in advance. Monday is always a closing day throughout the entire season, usually even after a public holiday. If the situation enables it and if the staff agree, visits are possible outside the stated opening hours as well, but for extra charges.

Organisation of the tours. The tour takes approximately 55 minutes. The intervals between the individual tours take usually 10 minutes in the summer season. Lunch break is stated in the opening hours schedule for 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The last tour starts one hour before the end of opening hours. The highest possible number of visitors in one group is 25 adults. The interiors can be visited only with the guide. Foreign visitors can ask for guided tours with a qualified guide speaking German (throughout the entire season), or English (in July and August). Apart from that, printed guide texts are available in Russian, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, and Hungarian, and also in English and German.

Admission for the year 2011. Full admission CZK 120. Children from 6 to 15 years, students under 26 after presenting their pass, elderly people from 65 years and holders of ZTP (handicapped person), ISIC STUDENT and EURO STUDENT are entitled to a reduced admission fee of CZK 80. Family admission fee for two adults and up to 3 children below 15 in the amount of CZK 320. Reduced fee of CZK 25 applies to organised groups of children under 6.   • • •   Free admission for children under 6 (aside from organised tours) and holders of these cards and certificates: card of a guide for a disabled person ZTP/P, Fund for Children in Need (FOD), ICOMOS card – personal cards, Czech Association of Museums and galleries, card of employee of the National Institute of Monument Protection plus 3 family members, ICOM card, journalists announced to the site administration for working purposes. Any claims for a discount from the admission fee or free access must be documented!   • • •   The extra fee for a guided tour in a foreign language: CZK 80 / 40 / 100 / 25 (i.e. always 100% on the basic and reduced admission fee).   • • •   The extra fee for a visit outside regular opening hours during the season: CZK 120 / 80 / 320 / 25 (i.e. always 100% on the basic or reduced admission fee).   • • •     Payments in foreign currency are accepted in Euros only.    • • •   Payment with a debit card is not currently possible - we are planning to introduce this service.

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SECOND CIRCUIT - CHATEAU CHAPEL

The magnificent interior of one of the most remarkable Moravian sacral structures from late 17th century. The work of John Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, the representative of the Central European baroque architecture.

Opening hours. July and August from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Closing day is Monday, usually also after a public holiday. Outside this time, the chapel opens only in special cases and upon the agreement of the chateau administration.

Organisation of the tours. The visit takes approximately 25 minutes. The highest possible number of visitors at one time is 35. Intervals between individual visits take 30 minutes. Lunch break from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Last visit begins 60 minutes before the end of the opening hours. The interiors can be visited only with the guide. Foreign visitors can ask for guided tours with a a qualified guide speaking German. Apart from that, printed guide texts are available in other foreign languages.

Admission for the year 2011. Full admission CZK40. Children from 6 to 15 years, students under 26 after presenting their pass, elderly people from 65 years and holders of ZTP (handicapped person), ISIC STUDENT and EURO STUDENT are entitled to a reduced admission fee of CZK 20. Family admission fee for two adults and up to 3 children below 15 in the amount of CZK 100.   • • •   Free admission for children under 6 and holders of these cards and certificates: card of a guide for a disabled person ZTP/P, Fund for Children in Need (FOD), ICOMOS card – personal cards, Czech Association of Museums and galleries, card of employee of the National Institute of Monument Protection plus 3 family members, ICOM card, journalists announced to the site administration for working purposes. Any claims for a discount from the admission fee or free access must be documented!    • • •   The extra fee for a guided tour in a foreign language: CZK 40 / 20 / 100 (i.e. always 100% on the basic and reduced admission fee).   • • •   The extra fee for a visit outside regular opening hours during the season: CZK 40 / 20 / 100 (i.e. always 100% on the basic or reduced admission fee).   • • •    Payments in foreign currency are accepted in Euros only.    • • •   Payment with a debit card is not currently possible - we are planning to introduce this service.

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THIRD CIRCUIT - EXHIBITION IN THE FORMER CARRIAGE SHED

Opening hours. The exhibition is opened from 21. to 30. June, and in September on weekends from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, then throughout July and August from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The closing day is Monday, and the first day after a public holiday. Outside this time, visits are possible only in special cases and upon the permission of the chateau administration.

Organisation of the tours. Visit without a guide. Length of visit is arbitrary. There are no lunch breaks.

Admission for the year 2010. Full admission CZK35. Children from 6 to 15 years, students under 26 after presenting their pass, elderly people from 65 years and holders of ZTP (handicapped person), ISIC STUDENT and EURO STUDENT are entitled to a reduced admission fee of CZK 20. In case of simultaneous purchase of a ticket for a tour of the chateau interiors the visitors will pay CZK10 only.   • • •   
Free admission for children under 6 and holders of these cards and certificates: card of a guide for a disabled person ZTP/P, Fund for Children in Need (FOD), ICOMOS card – personal cards, Czech Association of Museums and galleries, card of employee of the National Institute of Monument Protection plus 3 family members, ICOM card, journalists announced to the site administration for working purposes. Any claims for a discount from the admission fee or free access must be documented!    • • •    Payments in foreign currency are accepted in Euros only.    • • •   Payment with a debit card is not currently possible - we are planning to introduce this service.

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FOURTH CIRCUIT - CHATEAU GARDENS

Optional visit circuit with detailed visit to the garden below the entrance bridge, and with explanation on the chateau park, its history, as well as on the trees and shrubs growing on the courtyards and in the interiors.

Opening hours. The visit to the chateau gardens is possible only upon previous arrangement with the chateau administration, from May to September within the opening hours applying to the first circuit.

Organisation of the tours. Length of tour approximately 20 minutes. Maximum number of visitors in one group is 15 persons. The visit is possible only with a guide providing a qualified structured commentary.

Admission for the year 2011. Full admission CZK 65. Children from 6 to 15 years, students under 26 after presenting their pass, elderly people from 65 years and holders of ZTP (handicapped person), ISIC STUDENT and EURO STUDENT are entitled to a reduced admission fee of CZK 30.   • • •   Free admission for children under 6 and holders of these cards and certificates: card of a guide for a disabled person ZTP/P, Fund for Children in Need (FOD), ICOMOS card – personal cards, Czech Association of Museums and galleries, card of employee of the National Institute of Monument Protection plus 3 family members, ICOM card, journalists announced to the site administration for working purposes. Any claims for a discount from the admission fee or free access must be documented!    • • •    Payments in foreign currency are accepted in Euros only.    • • •   Payment with a debit card is not currently possible - we are planning to introduce this service.