Troja Palace
Trojský zámek
A Baroque summer palace on the north bank of the Vltava, with a red-and-white façade and a French-style garden, right next to Prague Zoo.
Troja Palace was built between 1679 and 1691 as a summer palace for Count Franz Anton von Sternberg, modelled on Italian country villas. It was designed by architect Jean-Baptiste Mathey. The red-and-white façade, the grand staircase adorned with gods and giants, and the symmetrical French garden and orangery are all highly photogenic. The main hall is covered with ceiling frescoes celebrating the Habsburg dynasty. The palace is now managed by the Prague City Gallery, which hosts exhibitions. It is usually open Tuesday to Sunday from April to October. Entry to the interior requires a ticket; the garden is free to enter, but check the official website. Take metro Line C to Nádraží Holešovice, then bus 112 for about 10 minutes. It is a good idea to combine a visit with Prague Zoo and the Prague Botanical Garden on the same day.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Oct, Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Prague Zoo
- Letná Park
- Josefov (Jewish Quarter)
- Wallenstein Palace and Garden
- Malá Strana & Kampa Island
- Clementinum
- Charles Bridge
- Old Town Square & Astronomical Clock