Schwarzenberg Palace
Schwarzenberský palác
A significant Renaissance palace near Prague Castle, part of the National Gallery Prague. It is renowned for its distinctive black-and-white sgraffito facade and houses the 'Old Masters' art collection.

🏰 A significant Renaissance palace near Prague Castle, part of the National Gallery Prague.
🎨 Renowned for its distinctive black-and-white sgraffito facade and 'Old Masters' art collection.

Why Go

🖼️ Explore the 'Old Masters' art collection
📜 Discover centuries of history within a Renaissance residence
✨ Admire the iconic sgraffito decoration
🏛️ Part of the prestigious National Gallery Prague

History

🔥 Built on the site of medieval houses destroyed by a 1541 fire
👑 Originally constructed by Jan IV. Popel of Lobkowicz in 1567
🎨 Sgraffito decoration added between 1870-1874 by Josef Schulz
🕰️ Served as Technical Museum, Military Museum, and now National Gallery Prague

Hours

🗓️ Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00–18:00

Getting There

🚇 Metro A: Malostranská / Hradčanská station
🚊 Tram 22: Pražský hrad / Brusnice / Pohořelec stop

Accessibility

♿ Further information about building accessibility is available on the website.

Address

📍 Hradčanské náměstí 2, Praha 1

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