Modification of the forecourt of the Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach Memorial in Zdislavice gets a go-ahead!

The new space will offer multifunctional utilisation of the site and the construction of a category C tourist information centre as well as additional facilities for the needs of volunteers, the park, the tomb and the chapel of Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach in Zdislavice. It will also serve the municipality when hosting presentations, exhibitions, smaller cultural […]

Brno hosted the opening of an exhibition dedicated to the work of architect Petr Franta

Following the successful presentation at the Czech Embassy in London of the impressive design for the Cairn of Peace in Slavkov by the architect Petr Franta, we saw the opening of the exhibition dedicated to his work in Brno.

Tour of the old dyehouse

The old dyehouse in Úštěk – one of the projects that CNT supports – is opening its doors to visitors again. On Saturday, March 30, you can come see how the renovation of the building has progressed and learn a little more about its history.

ARCHITECTURE OF MEMORY AND THE TEST OF WAR, at Czech Embassy London, 29. 11. 2023

As part of the celebrations marking 10th anniversary of its establishment , the Czech National Trust introduced at the Czech Embassy in London ARCHITECTURE OF MEMORY AND THE TEST OF WAR, at Czech Embassy London, 29. 11.2023

The life story of Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach in Czech Radio Zlín

Petr Hudec, educator and one of our volunteers who takes care of the classicist tomb and chapel of the famous Czech-Austrian writer Marie von Ebner Eschenbach (which we are restoring) talks to Zlín radio about why this place is not only magical but important to the surrounding community and the Czech Republic.

The pilot project “Greenhouse” has taken on a new lease of life

The project to transform the dilapidated greenhouse in the grounds of the tomb and chapel of Maria von Ebner-Eschenbach in Zdislavice (near Kroměříž) into a volunteer, educational and community centre has started again.

Annual lecture, exhibition and reception

Come to our Annual lecture, exhibition and reception at the Czech Embassy in London (Czech food, beer and wine galore) Please feel free to share www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/architecture-of-memory-and-the-test-of-war-slavkovausterlitz-tickets-753142568697

CNT team volunteers again at the Bečov Botanical Garden in autumn

In the autumn, the CNT team of volunteers visited the Bečov Botanical Garden again and contributed to its restoration. This time it was necessary to prepare for the winter the Jan Böhm National Rose Collection, replant Japanese asters (Kalimeris incisa) and plant new white-flowered starlings (Vancouveria hexandra). We are looking forward to spring and the […]

“Toolkit” on the topic of expanding access to historical monuments

We’re delighted to share the ‘Broadening access’ toolkit, along with our partners Czech National Trust. 12 case studies from the participants in the SEECHT project form the toolkit. Under four themes relevant to many of our members’ organisations, the studies give practical tips for opening our heritage to wider audiences.

Another working party in the historic botanical garden in Bečov nad Teplou

In June, a well-coordinated team of CNT volunteer gardeners volunteered again in the historic botanical garden in Bečov – this time for two days. It is our heart affair! When we see how much work the local team does there every year, we can’t help it.