Visit the Palace Lobkowicz in Prague: rates, timetables...

Visit the Lobkowicz Palace in Prague: discover this exceptional baroque building and its collection of valuable arts, a testimony of Czech history.

This baroque palace of 16 ème century belongs to the Czech house of Lobkowicz. It is the only building in the Prague Castle complex that belongs to an individual and not to the state. Located at the end of the complex, close to the exit leading to the Vieil Escalier, the Lobkowicz Palace incorporates a wonderful exhibition, which will make you travel in the history of this Czech noble family, but also through the history of Bohemia and Central Europe.

For hundreds of years, the Lobkowicz has played an indispensable and central role in preserving Czech culture. Thanks to their efforts, they gathered a significant collection of art and archives on Central Europe, which is possible to contemplate and discover during the visit of the Palais Lobkowicz.

The history of the Lobkowicz Palace

Built in a Renaissance style, the Lobkowicz Palace was built in the second half of the sixteenth century by the noble family of the Pernštejn. It is Vratislav de Pernštejn, then Chancellor of the Czech Kingdom, who finishes the building.

His wife will bring from his native land of Spain the famous statue of the Child Jesus of Prague, to which healing powers are lent – which is now in the Church of Our Lady Victorious, in the district of Malá Strana – a replica that replaces her now.

The palace became the property of the Lobkowicz in 1627. The Lobkowicz will see their influence grow thanks to the victory of the Catholics on the Protestants during the Battle of the White Mountain, at the very end of the Thirty Years War. The palace will then be essential for them to maintain their presence in the castle, seat of power in Bohemia. After the Thirty Years War, it will be renovated by an Italian architect, who will give it its baroque style.

The palace will be confiscated by the Nazis in 1939 and then by the Communists before being returned to the Lobkowicz family in 2002.

Today, the palace has turned into a museum and hosts a permanent exhibition that presents the private collection of the Lobkowicz family.

Description of the building and visit of the Lobkowicz Palace

At first in Renaissance style, the palace was transformed in the 17th century under the impulse of the 2nd Prince Lobkowicz. The architect Carlo Lurago will then give the palace its current baroque appearance.

Despite alterations, it is always possible to see the wall paintings of the 16th century in the inner courtyard.

The richness of the palace comes mainly from its collection of art, archives and objects of time. There are paintings by great masters such as Velázquez, Brueghel, Canaletto, but also musical instruments, original manuscripts and music scores by Händel, Haydn and Beethoven. It is also possible to admire a collection of war or hunting weapons.

How to visit the Lobkowicz Palace? Schedules, rates & access

You will find the Lobkowicz Palace at the address Jiřská 3, 119 00 Praha 1 . The visit of the Lobkowicz Palace and its collection is possible from 10am to 6pm during the 365 days of the year. At the opening and close to the closure, this is where there are the least tourists, to be preferred.

The palace also hosts a classical music concert every day at 1pm, not included in the ticket and visit of the palace.

You can buy tickets to visit the collection and the palace at the entrance or in advance – tickets not included in tickets for the Prague Castle:

• Adult price : 275 CZK (11€)
• Student, senior or child prize (7 to 15 years old): 200 CZK (8€)
• Family package (2 adults + 2 children) : 690 CZK (27,6€)

You can access the Lobkowicz Palace by tram number 22 or the historic tram 91 until the "Pržský hrad" stop ( Prague Castle), then after you will have to walk about 7 minutes before reaching it.

Do not hesitate to visit the palace while you are at the castle, the exhibition is to be seen!

Main Photo Credit: Wikimedia – Raimond Spekking