Jánský Vrch
Státní zámek Jánský Vrch, 790 70 Javorník
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The present manor towers located at the former castle, which is recalled as belonging to the Duke
of Vratislav in 1307. Shortly afterwards it was passed into the hands of the bishops of Vratislav
and it stayed in their tenancy until the 18th century. The present building extends a little beyond
the plan of its early Gothic predecessor, although it has passed through a series of constructional
alterations. The first one dates back to the end of the 15th century when the castle, ravaged in
the Hussite Wars and deteriorating in mortgage holdings, was reconstructed by the bishops, Jan Roth
and Jan Thurzo (hence the name of Jánský Vrch, John's Hill).
After the start of the 17th century
there were new Renaissance buildings built with arcade loggia by the northern side of the former
castle court. Jánský Vrch was subjected to an important reconstruction in the 18th century when the
bishops, Filip von Sinzerdorf and Gothard F. Schaffgotsch, transformed the manor into a Baroque
residence. Through modifications at the beginning of the 19th century Kristián of Hohenlohe gave
the manor its present appearance.
The manor, having austere facades from outside, hides quality interiors of historic styles of
the 19th century, decorated with fine plastering and illusive ornamental paintings. A house with
the art collections bears witness to the life style and hobbies of the high ranking church
dignitaries.
