Korozluky Castle, Neoclassical château in Korozluky, Czech Republic
Korozluky Castle is a one-storey, two-winged Neoclassical château on the southern slope of Jánský vrch above the village of Korozluky. Its present form dates from an 1870 rebuilding by the Most brewers Alex and Josef Fleischer, and it stands roofless in part after decades as a ruin, now under restoration.
A medieval fortress stood here from 1408 until it vanished. Around 1775 František Václav Rajský z Dubnice, regional captain of the Litoměřice district, built a late-baroque one-storey manor on the site; it was sold by court order in 1786 to pay debts. In 1806 the owner Václav Beníško z Dobroslavi rebuilt it as a two-winged Neoclassical building, and the Most brewery entrepreneurs Alex and Josef Fleischer gave it its present form in 1870.
The castle's two heritage exhibitions opened in the early 21st century: the ground floor displays sacred art from the furnishings of old Most churches, while the upper floor shows 18th- and 19th-century castle interiors. The grounds also host public events, such as the 2008 evening Velká noční hudba in the park and castle.
Visits are arranged by agreement with the owner, architect Miroslav Perout, who acquired the ruin in 1994. Two exhibitions are open inside: religious art from old Most churches on the ground floor and 18th- and 19th-century interiors upstairs. The grounds also host cultural and social events.
The castle was saved by architect Miroslav Perout, who acquired the ruin in 1994 as restitution for a toy factory in Mělník. Restoration relied on district grants, the Ministry of Culture's architectural heritage programme and Ústí nad Labem regional funding.
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