Highlights of 2025
The Patrimonium pro futuro award has been presented by the National Heritage Institute since 2014. This award recognizes the hard work of owners, restorers, communities, and experts who contribute to keeping Czech cultural heritage vibrant not just for today, but also for future generations.
This year’s winning locations are not just professional projects; they are beautiful spots for outings that you can discover through Where to go out of boredom. Visit these sites where you can witness the history, craftsmanship, and passion of the people who work to revive historic monuments.
Who won the Patrimonium for Futuro 2025 this year?
This year’s awards highlight remarkable stories of places revitalized, including everything from saving a brewery and uncovering a remarkable archaeological find to carefully restoring a bridge, paintings, and gardens. The awards are given to projects showing that heritage sites are not merely reminders of the past, but a vital aspect of our present. Below are this year’s recipients, who have made significant strides in protecting Czech cultural heritage.
Brewery in Kostelec nad Černými lesy
Double winner of this year’s edition received accolades in the category of Preservation of a monument and also the public award Monuments thank you. Thanks to the efforts of two dedicated individuals, a rundown brewery has been transformed into a vibrant museum showcasing original equipment, renovated areas, and a hands-on artisan atmosphere. The Černokostelec Brewery in Kostelec nad Černými lesy is alive with the fragrances of history and freshly brewed beer.
Trebic – discovery of ancient settlement
In Trebic, archaeologists have found two significant settlements from the 12th and 13th centuries, which push the city’s history back by an entire century. This discovery, among the most intriguing historical finds in recent years in the Czech Republic, was awarded the Discovery of the Year Award.
Double motorway bridge near Vojslavice
In the Monument restoration category, the double motorway bridge near Vojslavice in the Pelhřimov region received an award. This unique technical feature on D1 underwent restoration that honors both its history and design. The bridge stands as an example of modern reconstruction that preserves a monument while accommodating motorway traffic.
Zdislavice Chateau – return of ceiling painting
Restoration efforts have successfully brought back the striking ceiling painting to the main hall of Zdislavice Castle, which had collapsed years ago. The artists managed to revive it to its former glory and secured an award in the category of Landmark Restoration.
Exhibition MY LOMY
The awards in the Presentation and popularization category recognize a narrative exposition that explores the history of stone mining in Elbe Sandstones and Bohemian Switzerland. This exhibition features unique 3D models and a map detailing over three thousand old quarries. It is on display at the Museum in Rumburk until the end of March 2026.
Jakub’s hut in Tasice
Two passionate individuals saved an abandoned glassworks from 1796 and transformed it into an authentic open-air museum. Today, the Hut’ Jakub glassworks in Tasice is one of the best-preserved glassworks in Central Europe, earning Marie Milichovská and Vlastislav Tvrdík the Award for Exemplary Monument Management for their rescue efforts.
Dobris Castle – garden and orangery
The Award of the Director General of the National Institute of Natural History was given for the restoration of Dobříš Castle, a Baroque area belonging to the Colloredo-Mannsfeld family. This revitalization, which took over twenty years, culminated with the restoration of the garden and its orangery featuring a unique illusory painting. The Orangery now hosts exhibitions, concerts, and social events once again.
Vlastislav Ouroda
The Personality of conservation award posthumously honored a dedicated specialist, former castellan at Velké Březno Castle and Deputy Minister of Culture. He devoted his life to preserving monuments both domestically and internationally, sharing his knowledge with future generations.
Whether you find yourself drawn to the story of the saved brewery, the restored baroque orangery, the uncovering of the historic town beneath the modern one, or an exhibition that allows the stones to tell their stories, this year’s awards highlight one important truth: Czech monuments thrive thanks to the people who cherish them. We at Kudy z boredom are excited to share even more beautiful destinations because of their efforts.
