Javorná Castle

Bochov, Czechia, Czech Republic (Czechia)

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Javorná Castle (zámek Javorná) near Bochov in Karlovy Vary Region is a baroque manor built in 1729–1730 on the site of a 14th‑century fortress; the estate once belonged to local noble families including the Luitolds of Javorná and later the Questenberks who led the 18th‑century rebuild.

The complex historically included the manor house, an agricultural wing and the Church of St. John of Nepomuk (built 1729–1730), and its park and outbuildings lay beside the village on the road toward Bečov nad Teplou. Ownership passed through several aristocratic lines (Házmburk, Páni z Plavna, Hasištejnští of Lobkovice, Kounic, Beaufort‑Spontini) and after 1929.

The property was held by the collegiate chapter until state takeover in 1948 and later restitution returned it to the chapter in 2010, after which stabilization and gradual repairs have been undertaken. The castle fell into serious disrepair during the 20th century and much of it survived as a ruin or partially restored structure, but recent conservation efforts aim to secure and revive the baroque ensemble while preserving its historic character.