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Departure to Nelahozeves Castle |
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The monumental Renaissance castle of Nelahozeves is located 25 miles north of Prague high above the Vltava River. Nelahozeves is also well known as the birthplace of Antonín Dvořák, perhaps the most famous Czech composer.
The castle was constructed in the mid-16th century by the nobleman Florian Griesbeck of Griesbach, an influential member of the court of Emperor Ferdinand I.
The castle property remained in the Griesbeck family for three generations. In 1623, the castle was purchased by Princess Polyxena Lobkowicz and has been owned by the family ever since.
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| 06:40 p.m. |
Arrival at Nelahozeves Castle |
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Historic guards with halberds and arms will be standing along the bridge in front of the Castle. Upon arrival in the courtyard, guests will be welcomed with fanfares by costumed trumpeters in the castle windows.
Candles will be placed around the courtyard. |
| 06:45 p.m. |
Welcome aperitif with canapés and greeting by William Lobkowicz |
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William Lobkowicz personally greets the arriving group before they visit the galleries upstairs. His introduction will cover both his family's history and its current attempts to preserve its cultural heritage. |
| 07:05 p.m. |
Period program in the courtyard |
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Period fencing: guests will have an opportunity to see period fencers fighting with typical arms in historical costumes. Period music and dancing: dancers in Renaissance costumes, accompanied by period musicians playing on original instruments, will present historical dances in the courtyard. |
| 06:40 – 07:20 p.m. |
Castle Museum Shop will be open until the tour starts |
| 07:20 p.m. |
Tour of the exhibition Private Spaces: A Noble Family at Home with an English-speaking guide dressed in period costume |
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This completely new installation at Nelahozeves Castle will reflect how an ancient and influential noble family lived in one of their principal castles in the countryside. A series of twelve newly installed period rooms will feature the present dining room and will also include bedrooms, a music room, the Prince’s smoking room, the family chapel, as well as a library in which treasures from the Lobkowicz archives will be exhibited. |
| 07:50 p.m. |
Gala dinner |
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The historic castle rooms provide the setting for an incomparable dining experience. Our trained chefs will offer excellent menu choices of international and traditional Czech dishes. |
| 10:00 p.m. |
Upon your departure, there will be short fakir show in the courtyard |
| 10:30 p.m. |
Departure back to the hotel |
