Cervene Porici Castle (Červené Poříčí) | park, monument

Czech Republic / Plzensky / Svihov / Červené Poříčí
 castle, park, monument

A castle was rebuilt in 1711 form very older strongold in Saxon rennaisance style, with a tall four stage complicated red roof hood. The neighbour village has been named by the colour of this castle roof (the name Cervene Pořici means in Czech "Red Riverside")
Early medieval founders was the members of old Czech powerful clan of Drslavics. Last owner was Imperial Court of Austrian Habsburgs, after resumption of the Czech independence was expropriated and transferred to state ownership. Entrance to castle interior has been made gradually available, large reconstructions has been proceeded.

Pictures you can see here : www.fotograf707.cz/displayimage.php?album=6&pos=120
or here : www.hrady.cz/index.php?OID=875
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Coordinates:   49°30'0"N   13°17'39"E
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