Châteaux et palais à Prague

Prague Castles and Palaces

From the sprawling, thousand-year-old Prague Castle complex to Baroque noble residences like Wallenstein and Schwarzenberg Palace, this collection traces Bohemia's seats of power — royal, ecclesiastical, and aristocratic — across the city, including the Gothic Old Town City Hall and the Baroque Troja Chateau across the river.

Prague Castles and Palaces — Carte

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Prague Castle

This castle has been the seat of Czech rulers for almost 1000 years and it is now the official residence of the president of the Czech Republic.

Wizzard / Public domain

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Old Town City Hall

Old Town City Hall, which was constructed in the 14th century, is notable primarily due to the Astronomical Clock, one of the most famous landmarks in the city.

Daniel Baránek / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Clementinum

Browse thousands of books in the National Library which is located in this complex of historical buildings.

Rémi Diligent / Public domain

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Kinský Palace

Named after one of its owners, the Kinsky family, this historical building now serves as an art museum.

Francesco Gasparetti / CC BY 2.0

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Old Royal Palace

Old Royal Palace once used to be the seat of Czech kings. As part of the Prague Castle, it now serves representative purposes.

Martinect / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Wallenstein Palace

Wallenstein Palace is a monumental 17th-century Baroque complex located in Lesser Quarter, which is currently the home of the Czech Senate.

VitVit / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Archbishop's Palace

Archbishop's Palace is the seat of Prague bishops and an archbishop built in the 17th century.

VitVit / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Lobkowicz Palace

The Lobkowicz Palace is a part of the Prague Castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic.

ŠJů / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Schwarzenberg Palace

The majestic building of the Schwarzenberg Palace dates back to the 16th century.

Diligent / Public domain

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Troja Palace

Troja Palace is a 17th-century Baroque chateau, usually linked with art.