Červený Újezd Castle

Welcome to the Red Edge, the heart of the Central Bohemia Region. Stop for a moment and just look around you. You are standing in front of an area that will immediately transfer you to another time. In front of you is a building that looks like a medieval knighthood associated with a noble estate. Feel the atmosphere of peace and nobility that this space radiates. You may feel that you are right now in front of a monument that has stood here for hundreds of years and in its walls breathes the history of ancient times. It is a very strong first impression, which causes astonishment and curiosity in visitors.

But let us now discover the secret behind these walls. Although everything around you looks ancient, the truth is much more modern. What you see is not the original historical castle that once stood in the village, but a fascinating historical new building. This whole complex was built in the years two thousand and one to two thousand and two. It was an ambitious project that was created as a private investment. His creator was Pavel Orna, who had a clear vision. He wanted to create a place where two worlds would meet. On the one hand, we will find respect for traditions and efforts to preserve traditional craft practices, and on the other hand modern demands on the comfort and functionality of the current space. The result is this unique area, which today serves as a museum and a scandal, namely the Museum of the Czech Rural.

Now that you know what type of construction it is, let's focus our attention on the details surrounding you. Look carefully at the facade and architecture of the buildings. Notice how masterfully the elements of different epoch have been combined here. Your attention should now rest on gothic windows that give the building a strict and castle character. If you look at the way in which the individual parts of the building are connected, you will see the stoves, which are open pavements that are typical of older architecture and allow easy movement between the rooms.

If you proceed further, I suggest you pay attention to the surfaces of the walls. Notice the sgraffiti, that is, the decorative striped ornaments that decorate the walls. They are elements typical of the Renaissance, which supply the whole complex with lightness and elegance. And if you get a look at the interiors, don't forget to raise your head. There are Renaissance painted ceilings waiting for you, which are the real jewel of the entire complex. This whole space is surrounded by a moat that not only complements the appearance of the fortress, but also separates this calm world from the surrounding vibrations.

However, in order to fully understand the spirit of this place, we must return to the real history of the village Červený Újezd, which is much older than the current construction. Even if there's a new building in front of you, it's encrypted with the memory of this place. History here was often dramatic. Imagine the year one thousand six hundred eleven. At that time the original castle in the village was taken out by Pasov mercenaries. It was a period of unrest and destruction when the wealth and beauty of local settlements fell behind them in bloody conflicts.

Only a year later, however, the situation changed and the municipality experienced a moment of great recognition. In the year of a thousand and six hundred twelve visits to the Red Ticket, Emperor Matyáš Habsburk himself honored this place. Imagine the atmosphere at that time, the festive crossing of carriages and the excitement of the locals from the presence of the supreme ruler. These shadows of the past, personalities like Matyáš Habsburk or Jan Žďárský, form an invisible layer on which today's museum builds. The present site thus serves as a bridge between these tragic and famous events of the past and today.

Now I want to impress you with one interesting thing that makes this place a real one. In addition to the architecture itself, which is essentially a great work of art imitating history, the complex is surrounded by an extensive botanical garden. It's a place where nature and the human hand work together in perfect harmony. More than a thousand different kinds of plants grow in this garden. It's a fascinating collection that complements the museum experience. Imagine the contrast where from the stone corridors and the knight's atmosphere of the fortress you enter a vibrant, green world full of colors and smells. It's a space for meditation and admiration for the diversity of nature.

The mystery and fascination of this place remains the very line between truth and illusion. When you look at the building, your eyes tell you you're in the 16th or 17th century. But your knowledge tells you that the construction was completed in the year two thousand and two. It is in this tension that lies the spell of the Red Escape. It is a demonstration that human desire for beauty and tradition is so strong that it can rebuild a world that we have long lost in modern times.

Now that you know the story of the origin of this place, its architectural details and its historical context, it's time for you to explore everything on your own. I suggest you let your curiosity guide you. Go through the stalls, get charmed by the paintings on the ceiling and enjoy a moment of peace in the botanical garden between thousands of plants. Visit the Czech Rural Museum and discover how people have lived in the past and what craft skills in these walls try to keep alive.

I wish you a pleasant and inspiring tour. Let yourself be consumed by the atmosphere of this modern fortress and enjoy your time in the Red Strain. When you finish your journey, try to look again and think about how closely the past and the present are connected here. I hereby bid you farewell and welcome to the labyrinth of history and beauty. Enjoy your stay.