Schwarzenberg Palace in Prague Castle is one of the most magnificent Renaissance buildings in Bohemia. The palace houses an exhibition of sculptures and paintings from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
In this complete guide to the Schwarzenberg Palace, you'll learn all about the exhibition, history, and helpful information about directions and tickets.
What Can I Do at Schwarzenberg Palace?
Schwarzenberg Palace is part of the Prague National Gallery. In its permanent exhibition "Old Masters", it presents a comprehensive collection on the theme of Czech Baroque art on three floors. The focus is on the period between the 16th and 18th centuries.
Selected objects from the collection are on display. Among the exhibits are paintings from the world-famous Kunstkammer of Emperor Rudolf II, including Albrecht Dürer's "Feast of the Rosary". Also on display are works by Petr Brandl, Rubens, Rembrandt, Karel Škréta, and many others.
In addition, exhibitions from the National Gallery are occasionally shown in three exhibition rooms on the first floor of the palace.
But not only is the collection inSchwarzenberg Palace impressive, the three-winged building itself is worth a visit. As one of the most beautiful and significant Renaissance buildings in Prague, Schwarzenberg Palace stands out among the museums in Prague. The façade, which shines with elaborate graffiti decorations, is particularly unusual. The interior of the Renaissance building also features magnificent decor with precious ceiling paintings from the 16th century.
Changing Exhibitions
A current overview and preview of the changing exhibitions can be found here.
Admission, Tickets, and Guided Tours
- Tickets: Children and young people under 26 years of age enjoy free admission. The current admission prices for Schwarzenberg Palace's permanent exhibition can be found on the official website.
- Combo Tickets: There is a 10-day pass that gives access to all permanent exhibitions from the National Gallery. You can find out more on the National Gallery's website.
- Guided Tours: There are currently no guided tours of Schwarzenberg Palace.
How Do I Get to Schwarzenberg Palace?
Schwarzenberg Palace is located in Prague Castle. The easiest way to get there is by streetcar line 22, which will take you from Prague Old Town to the Pražský hrad (Prague Castle) stop.
Visitors will find Schwarzenberg Palace on the Castle Square in Prague Castle.
History of Schwarzenberg Palace
Schwarzenberg Palace was built between the years 1545 to 1567 by Augustin Vlach on the south side of the Castle Square in the Italian Renaissance style.
Originally built for the Lobkowicz noble family, the magnificent building, which stands out for its striking facade of black graffiti, only came into the possession of the Prince of Schwarzenberg through marriage in 1719.
After the communists came to power, the palace was used as a military history museum.
Since 2002, along with the neighboring Salm Palace, it has been owned by the National Gallery in Prague, which had the building completely renovated. In 2008, Schwarzenberg Palace was opened to the public as an art gallery.
Contact
- Address: Schwarzenberg Palace, Hradčanské nám. 2, 118 00 Praha 1-Hradčany
- Website: https://www.ngprague.cz/en
- Public Transport: Streetcar line 22 to the Pražský hrad stop
- Opening Hours: The current opening hours can be found on the Schwarzenberg Palace website.