Vysoký Újezd Castle, 18th century château in Vysoký Újezd, Czech Republic
Vysoký Újezd Castle is a château in Vysoký Újezd, Beroun District, Central Bohemia. Its elongated main building has an irregular plan, with a gabled front facing the village green, a massive projecting wing with the main entrance on the courtyard side, and a tower topped by a lantern at the east end. The façade's Neo-Renaissance ornaments date from an 1897 remodelling.
A manor house was originally built on this site during the Baroque period, reflecting the taste and resources of its owners at that time. In 1897 the building underwent a major transformation, acquiring the strong Neo-Renaissance features that define its current appearance.
The village belonged to the Strahov Monastery from 1409, which pledged it to Rous of Hřešihlav; his descendants held it until 1454. Count František Josef Schlick bought Vysoký Újezd in 1693 and the family kept the estate until 1763, when owners began to change frequently. A chapel of St. John once stood by the castle.
The building sits about 10 kilometers east of Beroun in Central Bohemia, within reach of Prague's southwestern surroundings. Since it is currently under reconstruction as a protected monument, visiting access is limited and advance inquiries are recommended.
The Schlicks bought Vysoký Újezd in 1693 and held it until 1763, only seventy years, not centuries. Count František Josef Šlik acquired it from Marie Markéta Slavatová of Trautson, and the family converted the older fortress into a château with a Chapel of St John. After 1763 owners changed frequently.
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