Preservation of cultural heritage in the House of St. Josef

The Regional Charity Červený Kostelec got EEA Grants for the renewal of the baroque area at the home of St. Josef in Žirč. The purpose of the project was to save the cultural heritage of the very valuable baroque complex of the Home of St. Josef in Žirč with the aim that this area can serve the disabled and non-disabled people and thus become a meeting place for them. The facility is the first and so far the only one of its kind in the Czech Republic that provides comprehensive services to people affected by multiple sclerosis and their loved ones (approximately 450 people from all over the Czech Republic each year). The project helped the general public, but also disabled people to make greater use of historic buildings and land, for learning and relaxation. The outside area was used for daily relaxation and for regular cultural events and meetings.