In the garden of the Jesuit College, a demonstration vineyard will be created

Kutná Hora - In the garden of the Jesuit college in Kutná Hora, which is set to undergo extensive renovation in the coming months, a demonstration vineyard will also be established. The regional councilors selected a company on Tuesday that will reconstruct the garden at the headquarters of the Central Bohemian Gallery. Work is expected to begin in the coming days and be completed next year. The regional office estimates costs at 100 million crowns, said the spokesman for the region, Berill Mascheková.
    "The garden will also feature the planting of a demonstration vineyard, using a variety that is almost forgotten in our country combined with newly bred varieties," she said.
    The cultivation of wine has a long tradition in Kutná Hora and the surrounding area, with the oldest record of winemaking in this region found in Kosmas's Chronicle from 1101. Vineyards were primarily established by representatives of monasteries. One vineyard is currently located on the slope below the Jesuit college.
    The devastated garden is to be transformed into a pleasant space full of atypical natural elements, designated for relaxation and cultural experiences, within one year. Besides open grassy areas, water steps, a natural amphitheater, and a viewpoint of St. Barbara's Cathedral are planned to be developed. The largest part will be a new park.
    "An amazing huge complex will be created. We should revitalize all garden areas, as well as the riding hall and the staff building in the middle of the area. It will not be an ostentatious garden; it should rather be a place of tranquility," said Klára Zubíková, head of the regional cultural department.
    According to her, intimate nooks are planned where visitors can rest and recharge. Various artistic artifacts will also be placed around the garden. There will also be space for small events, Zubíková added.
    The construction of the expansive college building was begun by the Jesuits in 1667. The dissolution of the Jesuit order in 1773 then meant the transfer of the college to military administration. The building served military purposes until 1997, primarily as warehouses. Approximately 300 million crowns have been invested in the restoration of the complex in the past.