FORMER BREWERY

The original appearance of these buildings dates back to 1844–1846 and the grounds have been gradually enlarged to the present size. After the discontinuation of beer production the vast brewery complex underwent a complicated reconstruction resulting in the creation of the modern seat of the Hradec Králové Regional Authority. The original wall of the brewery cellars was decorated with a statue of Gambrinus - the brewers’ patron, along with four reliefs of a lion’s head. Today, the entire grounds have been modernised and adapted for the needs of the Regional Authority of the Hradec Králové Region and other institutions. During the reconstruction, remnants of the argillite inner wall with a bastion from the 15th –16th centuries were discovered. The structure was preserved and visitors to the building may view it behind glass under artificial light.