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New exhibition in the Hrubý Rohozec chateau

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The Hrubý Rohozec chateau has completely changed its tour route. After two years of preparation, including archival research, restoration of furniture and new paint work, visitors may enjoy the atmosphere of a noble house from the period between the two World Wars just as it was used by the family of Mikuláš Vladimír Desfours Walderode, the last owner of the Hrubý Rohozec chateau.

In addition to ceremonial rooms (the library, where more than 10,000 books are located, or the dining room in the form of a knights' hall, where authentic porcelain is on display with the family crest of the noble Desfours Walderode family), visitors may look forward primarily to the rooms of a more private character, as they have the chance to look in on the everyday lives of the former owners.

The first floor represents the suite of the former owners of the palace, divided into men's and women's sections. Attention is drawn not only by the study of the Count in the former tower, with a period safe and original accounts, but also the hunting room or hallway with original shooting targets, reflecting the greatest pastime for the male members of the noble household. On the other hand, the women's rooms place emphasis on all the comforts of modern first republic ladies. Therefore, it is not surprising that there is also a flush toilet in this area.

Due to its remoteness, the second floor of the palace served as accommodation for the Count's sons, who could also study without interruption under the supervision of a governess. In addition to private rooms for the other members of the family, also on the 2nd floor were the facilities for guest accommodations. The cosy atmosphere then is supplemented by numerous family valuables and other details in the form of family photographs, portraits and correspondence. Thanks to the preserved collection of historical photographs, it was possible to return most of the objects to their original locations. The tour of more than twenty residential rooms is divided into two independent circuits, during which a tourist may also visit the oldest rooms in the cellars.

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