South Bohemia, Czechia
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Červená Lhota (Pluhův Žďár) is a village in South Bohemia. It is known mostly for its red renaissance château with which it shares its name.
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It was built in the 14th century as a castle, and was rebuilt in the 19th century to its current state. It stands on a rock in the middle of a pond and is brightly red, which makes it extremely photogenic. It is owned by the state, but the interior has been restored to a state similar to when the last noble family still lived there. There are guided tours of the interior (as in most Czech châteaux and castles, you are not allowed to see the interior by yourself). 100 Kč for adults, 70 Kč discounts for students and pensioners. You will be given a ticket with the time of your tour. The chateau is closed on Mondays and from the beginning of November until the end of March, which is a pity, as it is equally photogenic when covered by snow.
A small chapel in the chateau gardens, with an interesting wooden ceiling. Open if there are enough tourists to go inside, which means at least the whole summer.
A large stone monument reminding people of the forced collectivization which happened in the 1940s and 1950s during the reign of the communist regime, and which destroyed the lives of many people and damaged the Czech countryside for a long time.
You can rent a paddle boat to see the castle from the surrounding pond. This is especially popular among couples seeking to do something romantic. The pond has no water for the rest of 2018 and probably will have no water until the summer 2019.
Biggest restaurant and accommodation provider in the village, they have 9 rooms. Closed from October to April.
By car
There is a paid parking lot at the main road passing through the village with enough space for everyone.
On foot
Červená Lhota is connected a few marked tourist trails from many near villages and towns.
By bicycle
Many sparsely driven roads are usable for biking, some of them marked as biking trails.
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