Lobkowicz Palace within the Prague Castle Complex

Lobkowicz Palace is a historic Renaissance palace located within the Prague Castle complex and is uniquely the only privately owned building there. Built originally in the second half of the 16th century by Czech nobleman Jaroslav of Pernštejn and completed by his brother, it came into the Lobkowicz family through the marriage of Polyxena of Pernštejn to Prince Zdeněk Vojtěch Lobkowicz in the early 17th century.

The palace is renowned for its significant cultural and historical collections, exhibited since it opened to the public as the Lobkowicz Palace Museum in 2007. Its 22 galleries display European and Bohemian art, including paintings by masters such as Canaletto, Bruegel the Elder, and Velázquez, as well as arms, armor, decorative arts, and musical manuscripts by Beethoven and Mozart. The palace also houses a copy of the famous Infant Jesus of Prague statue.

Architecturally, the palace underwent notable Baroque modifications in the 17th century, especially under Václav Eusebius, 2nd Prince Lobkowicz, who redesigned parts in an Italianate style, visible in richly decorated salons and frescoed halls. The palace was also historically significant during events like the Thirty Years’ War.

Confiscated during the Nazi and communist regimes in the 20th century, it was restituted to the Lobkowicz family in 2002. Today, it functions both as a museum showcasing the prestigious Lobkowicz Collections and a venue for concerts, private events, and cultural activities.

Visitors can explore the history of the Lobkowicz family through art, artifacts, and architecture, complemented by an audio guide narrated by family members and curators, with views of Prague from its balconies. The palace also features a café and gift shop, enhancing the visitor experience.

Address: Jiřská 3, Prague 1, within Prague Castle.

This palace offers a unique blend of personal family history, art, and Bohemian heritage in one of Prague’s most impressive historical settings