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Schwarzenberg Palace
- 1-20-2009
- Categorized in: Prague Castle
From a distance, the facade of this well preserved palace appears to be clad in projecting pyramid-shaped stonework, but it is an illusion created by rich black-and-white sgraffito patterns incised on a flat wall. It is an example of the so-called Czech Renaissance – mixing the Italian influences with Czech traditions. Palace was built on ruins of three buildings which were destroyed by great fire in 1541. Present look was designed by Italian architect Agostino Galli in 1545-76 for Jan Popel of Lobkowicz, one of the richest noblemen in Bohemia. The ceilings inside Schwarzenberg palace are decorated with paintings on canvas stretched over a wooden construction. The four paintings made in around 1580 depict famous antic scenes – The Judgement of Paris, The Kidnap of Helen, The Conquer of Troy and The Escape of Aeneid. From 1909 the palace was used by the Technical museum, now it belongs to the National Gallery in Prague.
Location: Hradčanské náměstí 2, Prague Castle
Open: daily 10:00 - 18:00
Admission: 150 CZK (reduced 80 CZK), admission free with Prague Card
Other names: SCHWARZENBERSKÝ PALÁC
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Palace and the importance of the marker on the right hand side of the door.
We visited a few weeks ago and saw tour guides showing tourists this door and pointing to the marker but none spoke in English please. I would be very grateful for information on this. Many thanks if you can help to fill that gap in a brilliant weekend.