Vršovice Castle or Rangherka: How did time pass in the heart of Vršovice?

Vineyards used to be located not only in Vinohrady, but also in the territory of Vršovice in Prague. In the past, there was a homestead called Špendlikářka on the territory of the Vršovice castle, where, in addition to growing vines, they also grew mulberries, or silkworm breeding. However, in the middle of the 19th century, when the merchant Giuseppe Rangheri from Lombardy arrived here, the mulberry groves were deteriorating. The Italian was responsible for their restoration.…