Rangherka

Czech Republic, Czech Republic (Czechia)

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Rangherka, also known as Vršovice Castle (Vršovický zámeček), is a historic Neo-Renaissance building located in the Vršovice district of Prague, Czechia. 

It was originally established in the 19th century as a silk-production facility by Italian entrepreneur Giuseppe Rangheri, who helped revive Prague’s silk industry by planting mulberry trees for silkworm breeding. After changing owners several times, the property was acquired by the municipality of Vršovice and extensively rebuilt between 1899 and 1900, giving it the elegant chateau-like appearance seen today.

Over the years, it served various community functions, including as a school, municipal offices, and the Vršovice town hall. Today, Rangherka is a protected cultural monument surrounded by Herold’s Park. The building is used as a senior residence and ceremonial venue, while remaining a notable architectural and historical landmark in Prague.