Ďáblice Castle, Castle in Czechia

Ďáblice Castle is a baroque building in Ďáblice with two L-shaped wings, two stories, and a large mansard roof topped by a small tower. The tower is crowned by a bulbous cupola with a golden cross, and the seven-part facade is symmetrical with a grand entrance and decorative sculptures.

The castle originated from a crusader fortress granted to the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star by Queen Constance of Hungary in 1233. After a devastating fire in the mid-18th century, it was rebuilt starting in 1754 under Jan Nepomuk Střecha and consecrated in 1755.

The chapel inside the castle is dedicated to Saint Wenceslaus and the Holy Trinity, reflecting the spiritual importance of the place. Visitors can still see the original wooden benches from the 18th century and admire the frescoes depicting religious scenes.

The castle consists mainly of the main building and a chapel that can be viewed together. Visitors should note that the structure is protected as a cultural monument and some areas may have limited access.

The gilded cross with a star atop the bell tower's onion dome is the emblem of the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star, who owned Ďáblice from 1233. The order received the estate from Queen Constance of Hungary and used it to supply its Prague monastery and hospitals.