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[[File:Burg Kammerburg Kauřzimer Kreises nach Sikora gemahlt von Joann. Venuto 1821.jpg|left|thumb|View of the castle, drawing by [[Joann Venuto|Johann Venuto]] from 1821]]
[[File:Burg Kammerburg Kauřzimer Kreises nach Sikora gemahlt von Joann. Venuto 1821.jpg|left|thumb|View of the castle, drawing by [[Joann Venuto|Johann Venuto]] from 1821]]
The first written mention of the village dates back to 1401.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Ruzkova |first1=Jirina |last2=Skrabal |first2=Josef |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2005 |date=December 31, 2004 |publisher=Český statistický úřad |location=Prague |isbn=80-250-1310-3 |url=https://www.czso.cz/csu/czso/historicky-lexikon-obci-ceske-republiky-2001-877ljn6lu9 |accessdate=20 April 2020 |chapter=Part 1}}</ref> The castle, originally called Veselé, was founded by the [[Burgrave]] [[Vyšehrad|of Vyšehrad]]{{Clarification needed|reason=The article needs to clarify who the Burgrave was|date=December 2020}} and [[Racek Kobyla of Dvorce|Racek Kobyla Dvorec]].<ref name=":0">''Hrady, zámky a tvrze v Čechách, na Moravě a ve Slezsku''. Příprava vydání Tomáš Šimek. Svazek VI. Východní Čechy. Praha: Nakladatelství Svoboda, 1985. 726&nbsp;s. Kapitola Komorní Hrádek – zámek, s.&nbsp;202–203.</ref> [[Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia|King Wenceslas IV]] authorized the construction of the castle on August 28, 1412,<ref name=":1" /> however the castle was most likely completed before Wenceslas authorized it.<ref name=":0" /> Later the castle would be replaced by [[Čejchanov|Čejchanov castle]]. The reason for Čejchanov replacing Veselé was likely Veselé's unsuitable position that rendered the castle easily endangered by [[Gunpowder artillery in the Middle Ages|firearms]].<ref name=":1" /> After Racek's death ownership of the castle passed to his widow Anna of [[Úlibice|Ùlibice]] and the knights Mikuláš Šraňek and Mikuláš from Reblice. In 1422 Anna ceded her estates to Vilém Kostek of Postupice, a [[Hussites|Hussite]] governor.<ref name=":0" /> At the beginning of the 16th century Albrecht Rendl of Oušava acquired the castle from the [[Kostka family|Kostka family.]] In 1516 he sold the castle to Ludvík Zajímač of [[Kunštát]]. However, Ludvík Zajímač would gain enough [[debt]] to prevent him from having enough money to buy the castle. So, in 1525 Albrecht's sons gave the estate to Jaroslav of Selmberk. In the years of 1525-1549 the castle's name would change to Komorní Hrádek'''.''' Jaroslav also reconstructed the castle into a chateau.<ref name=":0" /> In 1554 the castle was bought by the [[Waldstein family]]. In 1733 Count Count František Josef of Valdštejn sold the castle to Count Jan Adolf of Metsch.<ref name=":0" />
The first written mention of the village dates back to 1401.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Ruzkova |first1=Jirina |last2=Skrabal |first2=Josef |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2005 |date=December 31, 2004 |publisher=Český statistický úřad |location=Prague |isbn=80-250-1310-3 |url=https://www.czso.cz/csu/czso/historicky-lexikon-obci-ceske-republiky-2001-877ljn6lu9 |accessdate=20 April 2020 |chapter=Part 1}}</ref> The castle, originally called Veselé, was founded by the [[Burgrave]] [[Vyšehrad|of Vyšehrad]]{{Clarification needed|reason=The article needs to clarify who the Burgrave was|date=December 2020}} and [[Racek Kobyla of Dvorce|Racek Kobyla Dvorec]].<ref name=":0">''Hrady, zámky a tvrze v Čechách, na Moravě a ve Slezsku''. Příprava vydání Tomáš Šimek. Svazek VI. Východní Čechy. Praha: Nakladatelství Svoboda, 1985. 726&nbsp;s. Kapitola Komorní Hrádek – zámek, s.&nbsp;202–203.</ref> [[Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia|King Wenceslas IV]] authorized the construction of the castle on August 28, 1412,<ref name=":1" /> however the castle was most likely completed before Wenceslas authorized it.<ref name=":0" /> Later the castle would be replaced by [[Čejchanov|Čejchanov castle]]. The reason for Čejchanov replacing Veselé was likely Veselé's unsuitable position that rendered the castle easily endangered by [[Gunpowder artillery in the Middle Ages|firearms]].<ref name=":1" /> After Racek's death ownership of the castle passed to his widow Anna of [[Úlibice|Ùlibice]] and the knights Mikuláš Šraňek and Mikuláš from Reblice. In 1422 Anna ceded her estates to Vilém Kostek of Postupice, a [[Hussites|Hussite]] governor.<ref name=":0" /> At the beginning of the 16th century Albrecht Rendl of Oušava acquired the castle from the [[Kostka family|Kostka family.]] In 1516 he sold the castle to Ludvík Zajímač of [[Kunštát]]. However, Ludvík Zajímač would gain enough [[debt]] to prevent him from having enough money to buy the castle. So, in 1525 Albrecht's sons gave the estate to Jaroslav of Selmberk. In the years of 1525-1549 the castle's name would change to Komorní Hrádek'''.''' Jaroslav also reconstructed the castle into a chateau.<ref name=":0" /> In 1554 the castle was bought by the [[Waldstein family]]. In 1733 Count Count František Josef of Valdštejn sold the castle to Count Jan Adolf of Metsch.<ref name=":0" />

== Castle ==

=== Buildings ===
The castle had a fake entrance wing and several [[Courtyard|courtyards]]. The castle had a small square [[tower]]. A [[moat]] protected the entire castle. The castle contains the remains of two ruined buildings. The fort was strengthened by a massive [[gable]] wall with a preserved [[artillery]] cell. A [[battery tower]] probably stood in the southeast corner. The chateau has the remains of a two-[[storey]] older building from the second half of the 16th century. There is a [[Rococo|rocoo]] chapel of the [[Trinity|Holy Trinity]].<ref name=":1" />

=== Design ===
The castle core had a four-circle floor plan and on the south and west side. There was also a younger three wing-extension from the 17th century. The castle is centered around a diamond courtyard. The walls have [[sgraffito]] [[Rustication (architecture)|rustication]].<ref name=":1" />

[[Gothic architecture|Gothic]] [[masonry]] from the second decade of the 15th century has been preserved on these sides. The masonry from the same period has been partially preserved in the northern wing, while the appearance of the eastern side was completely changed during the [[Renaissance]] reconstruction.<ref>''Umělecké památky Čech''. Příprava vydání Emanuel Poche. Svazek I. A/J. Praha: Academia, 1977. 644&nbsp;s. S.&nbsp;510.</ref>


==Landmarks==
==Landmarks==

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Komorní Hrádek
Village
Aerial view of the Komorní Hrádek chateau and surrounding land
Aerial view of the Komorní Hrádek chateau and surrounding land
Komorní Hrádek is located in Czech Republic
Komorní Hrádek
Komorní Hrádek
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°51′1″N 14°47′56″E / 49.85028°N 14.79889°E / 49.85028; 14.79889
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian Region
DistrictBenešov District
Area
 • Total2.58 sq mi (6.69 km2)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total101
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

Komorní Hrádek was a medieval castle that was rebuilt into a Baroque chateau. It is located within the municipality of Chocerady in the Benešov District of the Czech Republic. The village is on the left bank of the river Sázava.

History

View of the castle, drawing by Johann Venuto from 1821

The first written mention of the village dates back to 1401.[1] The castle, originally called Veselé, was founded by the Burgrave of Vyšehrad[clarification needed] and Racek Kobyla Dvorec.[2] King Wenceslas IV authorized the construction of the castle on August 28, 1412,[3] however the castle was most likely completed before Wenceslas authorized it.[2] Later the castle would be replaced by Čejchanov castle. The reason for Čejchanov replacing Veselé was likely Veselé's unsuitable position that rendered the castle easily endangered by firearms.[3] After Racek's death ownership of the castle passed to his widow Anna of Ùlibice and the knights Mikuláš Šraňek and Mikuláš from Reblice. In 1422 Anna ceded her estates to Vilém Kostek of Postupice, a Hussite governor.[2] At the beginning of the 16th century Albrecht Rendl of Oušava acquired the castle from the Kostka family. In 1516 he sold the castle to Ludvík Zajímač of Kunštát. However, Ludvík Zajímač would gain enough debt to prevent him from having enough money to buy the castle. So, in 1525 Albrecht's sons gave the estate to Jaroslav of Selmberk. In the years of 1525-1549 the castle's name would change to Komorní Hrádek. Jaroslav also reconstructed the castle into a chateau.[2] In 1554 the castle was bought by the Waldstein family. In 1733 Count Count František Josef of Valdštejn sold the castle to Count Jan Adolf of Metsch.[2]

Castle

Buildings

The castle had a fake entrance wing and several courtyards. The castle had a small square tower. A moat protected the entire castle. The castle contains the remains of two ruined buildings. The fort was strengthened by a massive gable wall with a preserved artillery cell. A battery tower probably stood in the southeast corner. The chateau has the remains of a two-storey older building from the second half of the 16th century. There is a rocoo chapel of the Holy Trinity.[3]

Design

The castle core had a four-circle floor plan and on the south and west side. There was also a younger three wing-extension from the 17th century. The castle is centered around a diamond courtyard. The walls have sgraffito rustication.[3]

Gothic masonry from the second decade of the 15th century has been preserved on these sides. The masonry from the same period has been partially preserved in the northern wing, while the appearance of the eastern side was completely changed during the Renaissance reconstruction.[4]

Landmarks

Čejchanov

Čejchanov [cs] is a ruined castle built before 1356. The castle was besieged and destroyed in 1404 by Zbyněk Zajíc of Hazmburk.[3] It has been a protected cultural monument since 1965.[5]

Chateau Komorní Hrádek

Komorní Hrádek is home to a chateau of the same name. Originally, a castle was built by Racek Kobyla of Dvorce as permitted by King Wenceslas IV on August 28, 1412. The castle was likely the replacement for the older Čejchanov (see above), only 200 meters to the west.[3]

After the death of Racek Kobyla in 1416, his widow ceded the castle to the Hussite nobleman William Kostka of Postupice [cs] in 1422.[6]

Originally constructed as a Gothic castle complete with tower and moat, it was redesigned in the 16th century as a Renaissance chateau. Some of the original masonry survives on the southern and western sides.[3] Three additional wings were added during the 17th century.[7]

References

  1. ^ Ruzkova, Jirina; Skrabal, Josef (December 31, 2004). "Part 1". Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2005. Prague: Český statistický úřad. ISBN 80-250-1310-3. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e Hrady, zámky a tvrze v Čechách, na Moravě a ve Slezsku. Příprava vydání Tomáš Šimek. Svazek VI. Východní Čechy. Praha: Nakladatelství Svoboda, 1985. 726 s. Kapitola Komorní Hrádek – zámek, s. 202–203.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Durdík, Tomáš (2002). Ilustrovaná encyklopedie českých hradů. Prague: Libri. p. 207. ISBN 80-7277-003-9.
  4. ^ Umělecké památky Čech. Příprava vydání Emanuel Poche. Svazek I. A/J. Praha: Academia, 1977. 644 s. S. 510.
  5. ^ Central List of Cultural Monuments of the Czech Republic. Prague: National Heritage Institute [cit. 2019-07-16]. Record ID 142214: Hrad Čejchanův Hrádek, zřícenina a archeologické stopy. Historical catalog.
  6. ^ Šimek, Tomáš, ed. (1985). Hrady, zámky a tvrze v Čechách, na Moravě a ve Slezsku. Prague: Nakladatelství Svoboda. pp. 202–203.
  7. ^ Poche, Emanuel (1977). Umělecké památky Čech (in Czech). Vol. 1. Academia. p. 510.
  • This article was initially translated from the Czech Wikipedia.
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