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The Schwarzenberg Palace is one of the historic buildings of the National Gallery Prague. In 1541, a devastating fire swept through the Hradčany district, destroying four medieval houses that once stood on the site of today’s palace. One of them had housed the workshop of Master Theodoric, court painter to Emperor Charles IV, in the 14th century. A grand Renaissance residence was later built in their place and completed in 1567. This imposing 16th century palace is especially renowned for its richly decorated sgraffito façade, one of the most striking examples of Renaissance sgraffito decoration in Prague. At the beginning of the 18th century, the building passed by inheritance to the House of Schwarzenberg, whose name it still bears today. The palace now houses the permanent exhibition Old Masters, presenting European painting from the 16th to the 18th centuries. The collection features major works from the German, Dutch, Flemish, and Italian schools, offering a comprehensive view of Renaissance and Baroque art in Central Europe. Artists represented include Lucas Cranach the Elder, Peter Paul Rubens, and El Greco, whose paintings rank among the great masterpieces of European art. Schwarzenberg Palace seamlessly combines remarkable Renaissance architecture with outstanding works of early European painting, offering visitors a memorable experience in the historic heart of Prague.
With the Prague Visitor Pass, admission to the permanent exhibitions is free of charge. Please note that the pass does not cover short-term or temporary exhibitions.
Address
Hradčanské nám. 2
118 00 Praha 1
Nearest stop
TRAM Pohořelec, Pražský hrad, Malostranské náměstí
Opening hours
Tue – Sun 10:00 – 18:00
Admission price list
Category
Regular admission
with the Prague Visitor Pass
Free admission applies to permanent exhibitions.