Lhotsko Castle

Lhotsko Castle (Czech: Lhotsko, zámek Lhotsko) is a historic chateau located northeast of Radkova Lhota in the Přerov District of the Olomouc Region, Czech Republic. The site has medieval origins: a village called Měsíčná Lhota stood here and was first mentioned in 1349, disappearing in the 16th century. In that same century a manorial farm (panský dvůr) was established on the spot. During the 18th century the estate was converted into a hunting lodge (lovecký zámeček), which was given as a gift to Ernst Gideon von Laudon; he later sold it, and the property passed through several owners. From 1938 the castle stood empty. In 1956 it was acquired by Česká katolická charita (Czech Catholic Charity), and within two years the Sisters of the Holy Cross established a retirement home there. Since the beginning of the 21st century the castle has been administered by Domov pro seniory Radkova Lhota, a contributory organization of the Olomouc Region. In 2014 a new pavilion was built next to the castle. The facility has a total of 208 beds. Today Lhotsko Castle functions as a residential care home for the elderly. Its mission, as stated by the operator, is to provide safe, high-quality and dignified conditions for clients who, because of age and health condition, can no longer live in their natural environment. The castle is thus both a heritage landmark and an active social-services brand of the Olomouc Region.

The site of Lhotsko Castle was originally occupied by a medieval village called Měsíčná Lhota, first documented in 1349. The village ceased to exist in the 16th century, and in the same century a manorial farm (panský dvůr) was established there. During the 18th century the farm was converted into a hunting lodge (lovecký zámeček). This lodge was given as a gift to Ernst Gideon von Laudon, a notable military figure of the era. He subsequently sold it, and the property changed hands several times. From 1938 the castle remained empty. In 1956 it was acquired by Česká katolická charita (Czech Catholic Charity). Within two years, the Sisters of the Holy Cross established a retirement home (domov důchodců) in the building. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the castle has been managed by Domov pro seniory Radkova Lhota, a contributory organization (příspěvková organizace) of the Olomouc Region. In 2014 a new pavilion was constructed adjacent to the castle. The facility currently has a total capacity of 208 beds. The castle is listed on Wikidata (Q54888138) and has a Czech Wikipedia article under the title "Lhotsko (zámek)". It is also documented on Wikimedia Commons. The official website of the operating organization is domovrl.cz.

• 2014

  New pavilion built next to the castle.

• 2000

  From the beginning of the 21st century, castle administered by Domov pro seniory Radkova Lhota, a contributory organization of the Olomouc Region.

• 1958

  Sisters of the Holy Cross establish a retirement home in the castle within two years of acquisition.

• 1956

  Castle acquired by Česká katolická charita (Czech Catholic Charity).

• 1938

  Castle becomes empty.

• 1700

  Manorial farm converted into a hunting lodge (lovecký zámeček) in the 18th century.

• 1500

  Village disappears; a manorial farm (panský dvůr) is established in the 16th century.

• Village Měsíčná Lhota first mentioned on the site of the future castle.

A heritage castle repurposed as a regional public retirement home, combining historic architecture with modern social-care facilities.

• Residential care home for the elderly

  The castle operates as a retirement home with 208 beds, providing safe, quality and dignified conditions for clients who cannot live in their natural environment due to age and health.

1. 1Domov pro seniory Radkova Lhota, příspěvková organizace – official websitedomovrl.cz
2. 2Lhotsko Castle – Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Lhotsko (zámek) – Czech Wikipediacs.wikipedia.org