Upper Castle, Cesky Krumlov

To reach the Upper Castle, visitors must cross a bridge over another moat, which leads from the lower courtyard.
The Upper Castle encompasses the palace of the powerful Rosenberg family and consists of two small courtyards.

The east wing of the Upper Castle houses the renowned Rosenberg rooms on the first floor. These rooms are adorned with exquisite wooden Renaissance ceilings and remnants of paintings. One of the highlights of the Rosenberg rooms is the remarkable collection of Flemish tapestries from Brussels dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the southern wing of the Upper Castle, visitors will find the castle chapel of Saint Jiří. This chapel, originally Gothic and built at the beginning of the 14th century, was later reconstructed in the Baroque style. On the south side of the Upper Castle, there is the charming Little Rosenberg Chapel, constructed between 1430 and 1440. It features a beautiful Gothic mesh vault.

The west wing of the Upper Castle boasts the spacious Masquerade Hall, which is a true masterpiece of the Rococo period. The hall's wooden box and illusory paintings, created by J. Lederer in 1748, make it a captivating space. The paintings in the Masquerade Hall depict aristocrats enjoying themselves during a masquerade festival. Various representations of Italian and French "Commedia del Arte" figures intermingle with people dressed in Spanish, Turkish, and other national folk costumes.

The illusionary artwork extends to the painted figures of the actors, the aristocratic party, and even parts of the costumes and musical instruments on the balcony of the musicians. The hall is particularly remarkable for its intricate detail and rich depictions of characters and scenes. It's worth noting that the castle's extensive collection contains costumes and musical instruments that likely served as models for the artist.

Adjacent to the Masquerade Hall is the Mirror Hall, which was historically used for carnivals and festive occasions. It was not primarily intended for concerts or theater performances.