The most important point to consider when planning a visit to Radíč Castle is that visits are limited. The castle is closed year-round; visits are only possible during specially announced events. Since 2010, it has been opened to the public for social events and weddings. If you are planning a visit, check the castle’s event announcements before setting out.

From Gothic Castle to Early Baroque Château

After the earlier Gothic knight’s castle was partially destroyed by fire, Karel Leopold Henegk converted it into a single-storey early Baroque château in the second half of the 17th century. The Gothic castle and the later château therefore belong to different stages in the building’s history: the early Baroque structure was built after the fire, rather than being an unchanged continuation of the knight’s castle.

One architectural highlight is on the first floor of the east wing: a Baroque hall. In addition, much of the stucco decoration and the 17th-century paintings have survived to this day. The hall and its furnishings offer different insights into the château’s interior and Baroque design.

Chapel, Statues and Bernard Bolzano

The Chapel of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary was built in 1683 east of the château. It is dedicated to the veneration of the Black Madonna, who is also identified with the Madonna of Einsiedeln. Two statues stand in front of the chapel: Saint Vitus and Saint John of Nepomuk. Both date from 1713 and were made in Jan Brokoff’s workshop. The chapel’s dedication, location and sculpture make it a distinct focal point of Radíč’s religious heritage.

The château is also linked to an episode in the life of the philosopher Bernard Bolzano. He stayed at Radíč Castle from 1820 to 1830, when it belonged to JUDr. František Pistl. Bolzano hid there to escape persecution by the Austrian authorities. His stay therefore belongs to a considerably later period than the château’s 17th-century conversion.

Farmyard and Kozí Hřbet Castle Ruins

The château’s former farmyard included a barn, two granaries, the former brewery, a carriage house and stable buildings. A perimeter wall enclosed the yard on the east. The buildings dated from the Baroque period of the 17th century and the second half of the 19th century. The different building types and dates give the historic farmyard a building history of its own, alongside that of the château.

North of Radíč lies the ruined castle site of Kozí Hřbet, surrounded by the Mastník stream. Its location to the north and the Mastník stream help distinguish this site from Radíč Castle.

Hiking, Cycling and Landscape

Radíč lies in the hilly landscape of the Sedlčansko region, characterized by ponds, streams, meadows and forests. A blue-marked and a yellow-marked hiking route pass through the village. For cyclists, route 8132 runs through Radíč on its way between Vojkov and Křepenice. These offer different ways to plan a route on foot or by bike: the hiking trails can be distinguished by their markings, and the cycle route by its number and the stretch between the named places.

If you are planning a cycling trip, it is worth checking local route information before setting off, as the route may change in the future. For a visit to the château, by contrast, the event date is what matters. This makes it possible to plan Radíč’s historic highlights and routes as separate parts of your stay.

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