Aristocratic Residence in Modern Times: Changes of Historical Park in Krásný Dvůr

The thesis is focused on the development of historical park in Krásný Dvůr. History of the park is researched on the basis of accessible sources and presented in five chapters, including the period of time between the years 1783 and 1986. The reasons for both establishment and reconstructions of the park are illustrated with essays that had been written by famous visitors of the park, with official owners' records and with correspondence about the park in Krásný Dvůr. A special attention is focused on reconstructions that were done in this period. The changes of built-up area and field adjustments documented and compared with present situation. The aim of the thesis is to draw a rich historical line of the park that will help to popularise the site in Krásný Dvůr. Keywords Aristocratic residence, modern times, Krásný Dvůr, park, changes