The thematic exhibition Noble Festivities and Amusements reminds aristocratic festivities and amusements in a broader context, i.e. entertainment and leisure activities that took place in the period from the 16th to the beginning of the 19th century not only at the castle in Český Krumlov during the reign of the Rožmberks, Eggenbergs and Schwarzembergs.
The visitor walks through the exhibition as if he himself were a participant in a grand celebration. Symbolically, he will pass through a ceremonial procession with allegorical chariots to the thrones of the hosts, after which he will witness a tournament match, which previously took the form of four sports disciplines. He will attend feasts and learn what courses the festive menu consisted of. In the section dedicated to Baroque theater, they will learn about the opera Derviš, which was performed in the Český Krumlov Castle Theater in the fall of 1795. Here, they will see original costumes and props, parts of scenery and musical instruments. He also looks behind the scenes of the theater. The last part is dedicated to dancing, balls and masquerades. The curators of the exhibition also used the entrance corridors to mention entertainment in the castle garden and outdoor sports activities. There is also a reminder of baroque fireworks and illuminations.
The exhibition is complemented by a period playground at II. the castle courtyard, which includes a bowling and other games that will test the skill of each of the incoming visitors, or a photo point.
Info:
Exhibition without a guide
Reservation not necessary
Duration approx. 55 minutes
Open daily except Monday