CHÂTEAU LIBEREC LIBEREC GENERAL INFORMATION Liberec is a regional centre of northern Bohemia. It is also known under the German name Reichen- THE CITY OF LIBEREC IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF berg. The city has a total number of 100.000 inhabitants. The city is located in the north of the Czech Republic near the borders with Poland and Germany. Its accessibility is favourable because of nearby NORTH BOHEMIA, CLOSE TO THE BORDERS WITH highways to Dresden and Prague. It takes approximately one hour to travel from Prague to Liberec by POLAND AND GERMANY. IT IS THE ADMINISTRATIVE car. A descendent from Liberec is Ferdinand Porsche who became famous for designing the Volkswa- AND ECONOMICAL CENTRE OF THE REGION AND gen beetle. A HOTSPOT FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS. BESIDES THIS, ECONOMICAL THE CITY HAS MUCH TO OFFER TO TOURISTS FROM ITS Liberec is a vibrant economical centre with growth potential. Traditionally, Liberec was dominated by RICH PAST, AS WELL AS MODERN ATTRACTIONS AND the textile industry. In the nineteenth century, the local ruler baron Liebig invested heavily in textile ma- chinery in Liberec. Nowadays, the automotive and electro technical industries are expanding, which BEAUTIFUL NATURE. is due to the entry of foreign fi rms into the region. The newly developed industrial zones in the areas Mladá and Ralsko accommodate many new businesses, mainly automotive fi rms. The economical development is supported by an high overall education level. Industrial activities can rely on specialised education institutions. The most signifi cant is the During the communist regime in 1968, Vacláv Havel held a famous speech from this location and Technical University of Liberec (VUTS Liberec). The university has its it is now regarded as a national monument. The city zoo is the oldest in the Czech Republic and is own research centre which participates in R&D projects. The technol- specialised in precious and threatened species of animals. The zoo participates in breeding programs ogy park of VUTS Liberec will attract new high-tech businesses in the to preserve rare species, for example white tigers. upcoming years. SPORTS LEISURE AND TOURISM The Bohemian mountains have an excellent reputation for various sports. Liberec is located near the The region northern Bohemia offers great variety of tourist attractions. national park Jizeské Hory. The mountains in the national park are suited for hiking, biking and also First of all, tourists have the possibility to visit medieval castles such as camping. In winter, the mountain slopes are used for skiing. In 2009, the world FIS Nordic World Ski Frydlant and Grabstejn. These castles are situated in rural areas in the championships will be organised in Liberec. vicinity of Liberec. Other tourist attractions that are worthwhile visiting are the new-renaissance town hall, the Bozkov dolomite caves, the TV After sightseeing, sports or business, the Liberec region offers many leisure facilities, like spas, which tower and city zoo. The TV tower is an unique building which includes will complement your stay. a hotel. 1538 Jáchym of Bibrštejn purchased the family estate on the site of Liberec Château from BUILDING HISTORY Liberec burgher Anton Plischký. The family estate was converted into an aristocratic court. OF CHÂTEAU LIBEREC 1565 The aristocratic manor was converted for the governor, becoming the foundation for the present-day château. 1583-87 Construction of the original Redern Wing. 1604 Construction of the chapel on the north side at the instigation of Kateřina of Redern. The building work was probably performed by Jan Arkon of Žitava. At the same time the tower was built, connected by a wall to the former fortifi cations and serving as a bell tower and bastion. 1609 Construction of the Nostic Wing. 1615 Fire in the château. Redern Wing destroyed. Redern Wing reconstructed and built one fl oor higher. 1773-76 Construction of the Garden Wing following a design by Josef Kunz. 1785-86 Conversion of the Redern Wing in Classicist style. 1927 Garden Wing converted into a hotel run by the château administration. The reconstruction work was probably performed by the Stucco decorations destroyed. architect Josef Kunz. New roofi ng with a mansard roof. 1933 Head Offi ce of State Forestry and Land Management. Enclosure of the château opened up. Construction 1936 Dairy of state farm in Zákupy. of a small house for the castle warden. 1938-45 Garrison command and German work duty. 1787 Courtyard built in front of the Nostic Wing. 1945 Head Offi ce of State Forestry and Land Management. Establishment of 8. března Street. 1950-80 Redern Wing used by the Technical University. 1852-54 Conversion of the Garden Wing in Historicist Romanticist 1950 Open-air cinema built in the eastern part of the château garden. style. Square tower built between the Nostic Wing and Open-air cinema in the garden. the Garden Wing. 1964-69 General reconstruction of the chapel. Entire roof replaced, including tower. 1850 District Court set up in the Redern Wing. 1986-1990 Comprehensive reconstruction of entire château by Skloexport into a glass showroom. 1875-85 Palach and Rumunská streets laid. Street below bell tower and chapel lowered by one fl oor. Stone plinth built. The original entrance was now one fl oor above the ground and thus was closed. EXTERIORS OF CHÂTEAU LIBEREC MAPS SITUATION OF THE BUILDING INTERIORS OF CHÂTEAU LIBEREC

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R 1.09 NAME AREA R 1.08 K 1.01 74,89 m2 R 1.01 28,31 m2 R 1.07 R 1.02 95,30 m2

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. 3 2 2 s R N 1.05 41,25 m N 2.04 65,59 m 2 s 2 R 3.05 N 1.06 40,06 m R 4.05 N 2.05 33,34 m N 1.07 17,01 m2 R 4.01 29,85 m2 N 1.08 62,44 m2 R 4.02 128,58 m2 N 1.09 40,09 m2 2 R 3.04 R 4.04 R 4.03 49,48 m R 3.01 29,85 m2 R 4.04 52,49 m2 R 3.02 130,93 m2 R 4.05 72,20 m2 R 3.03 R 3.03 49,48 m2 R 4.03 R 4.06 77,12 m2 R 3.04 52,49 m2 R 4.07 49,99 m2 R 3.05 72,20 m2 R 4.08 27,09 m2 R 3.06 77,12 m2 Z 2.01 481,70 m2 R 3.07 49,99 m2 1313,03 m2 R 3.08 27,09 m2 862,40 m2 ELEVATION ELEVATION LEGEND LEGEND

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R 5.08 NAME AREA NAME AREA 2 2 R 5.07 N 3.01 31,59 m N 4.01 33,34 m

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R 5.02 122,39 m 519,29 m R R 5.03 41,74 m2 s R 6.01 - atic R 5.06 R 5.04 41,74 m2 R 5.05 41,74 m2 s R 5.05 R 5.06 41,74 m2 R 5.07 35,20 m2 2 R 5.04 R 5.08 36,54 m R 5.09 36,54 m2 R 5.03 R 5.10 37,88 m2 Z 3.01-atic 481,70 m2 980,89 m2 CADASTRAL MAP OF CHÂTEAU LIBEREC PLOT NO. AREA m2

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