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The original grounds of the front part of the castle with ramparts and fortifications were converted into the built-up and busy farming estate during the building development towards the end of the 16th century. The main entrance into the Ist courtyard of the Český Krumlov castle from the town's side, Latrán street, is defined by a rusticated gate with a wooden door, called the Red Gate referring to the colour of its paint. The upper part of the gate with the Schwarzenberg coat-of-arms partly represents the original gate dated from 1861. The wings of the gate and other details were reconstructed in 1988.

The stone Fountain in the Ist Courtyard of Český Krumlov Castle dominating the centre of the park dates from 1561. The area previously most probably served as an paddock or run-out for cattle. That is the reason for its original name of Rejdiště (Romping Ground). The process of construction of outbuildings rimming the fortifications in the front castle area began probably as early as the 14th century and follows an interesting building development. The fortifications were bordered by outbuildings from the castle side and by burgher houses from the street of Latrán. p>