Červený Újezd Castle, Modern castle in Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic.
Červený Újezd Castle is a historicizing new-build in the style of a knight's fortress and farmstead, constructed in 2001–2002 in the village of Červený Újezd. It mixes Gothic windows and galleries with Renaissance painted ceilings and sgraffito, and is surrounded by a water moat. The grounds hold a private Museum of the Czech Countryside with some 4,000 exhibits and a botanical garden of over 1,000 plant species.
Built in 2001–2002 as a historicizing new-build in the style of a knight's fortress and farmstead, the castle was commissioned by Pavel Orna. It is not the original Červený Újezd manor: that estate was administered in the 16th century by descendants of Jan Žďárský ze Žďáru, was plundered in 1611 by Passau mercenaries, and was visited in 1612 by King Matthias.
The castle houses a private Museum of the Czech Countryside with about 4,000 exhibits of everyday rural life from the 17th to the early 20th century, collected by the owner over 40 years in Czechia and Slovakia. A theatre company performs period dances and scenes, and the Krčma restaurant serves old Bohemian dishes with thematic music.
The location is easily reached by public transport and makes for a straightforward visit from Prague. Visitors should check opening times in advance and can freely explore the gardens and indoor exhibits at their own pace.
The castle is not a medieval ruin but a new build from 2001–2002, and its owner Pavel Orna is not named on the castle's own website. The garden holds over 1,000 plant species, and the open-air grounds include a windmill, bell tower, granary, wine cellar and smokehouse.
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