Červený Dvůr (Hradec Králové) Homestead

The Red Court, located on the edge of the garden colony in Farástí in the village Pražské Předměstí, is a rural Baroque courtyard built in 1789-1790. This building boasts its historical value as a typical settlement from the proverbs of the royal castle fortress and was declared a cultural monument in 2016.

The creation of the Red The court is closely linked to the historical context of the late eighteenth century, the period of abrogation of monasteries and the sale of religious property in the context of the Josephine reforms. In the place of today's court was originally the forest of Faráří, which was part of the property of St. Anne's Church and later managed by the Minorite monastery. After the abrogation of the monastery in 1789, these lands were sold to Josef Vostinio, who decided to exterminate the pheasants and build a rustic yard no. 1, also known as the Shosten Court.

The architecture of the Red Court is characterized by stylishly late Baroque and classical elements. The building consists of buildings built around a quadrilateral courtyard, with a mansard roof. This type of settlement is typical of the prefix of the royal castle fortress and preserved its original character despite frequent changes of owners.

The Red Court's ownership has changed many times over the years. Joseph Vostini was followed by Ferdinand Scherer, František Uhlíř and Wilhelm Freiherr von Pierse. In 1870, the court was the owner of Václav Píša, who built a new granary. In the 1920s, the building became the property of Matylda Eiselt, the widow of the university surgeon and pathology of MUDr. Bohumil Jan Eiselt.

The Red Court witnessed several key events. After the battle on Hlum around 1866, Saxon and Austrian soldiers retreated here, who refreshed in the courts. Despite frequent ownership changes, the object was preserved in its original state, although the lack of interest in its maintenance was reflected in it.

Today, the Red Court is open to the public as a cultural monument. Despite the fact that homeless people often lived in the past and the building-technical condition of the complex deteriorated, it is important to recognize its historical value and the preserved elements of the farm court from the late eighteenth century. There are many legends and fairy tales that have been written to writers like F. L. Hall and J. V. Tolman.

The Red Court is not only a witness to rich history, but also a reminder of the time when there were significant changes in society and property arrangements. His visit offers a unique view of the past and recalls the importance of preserving cultural heritage for future generations.