Wallenstein Palace and Garden
Valdštejnský palác a zahrada
An early Baroque palace in the Lesser Town, with a garden of arcades, stalactite walls and strolling peacocks, open free of charge.
Wallenstein Palace was built between 1623 and 1630 by Albrecht von Wallenstein, imperial commander during the Thirty Years' War, and now houses the Czech Senate. The most worthwhile sight is the free formal garden: a huge loggia (Sala terrena), rows of replica bronze statues, a pond with carp, and a bizarre artificial stalactite wall. The garden also has aviaries for peacocks and owls. The garden is generally open daily from April to October (roughly 07:00/10:00 to 18:00–19:00). The palace interior is usually free to visit only on weekends. Malostranská metro station (Line A) is right at the exit, and it can be combined with Prague Castle and the Lesser Town.
Opening hours
Gardens open daily approx. Apr–Oct (hours vary by season); palace interior usually open on weekends
Nearby sights
- Malá Strana & Kampa Island
- Lennon Wall
- Charles Bridge
- Letná Park
- Memorial to the Victims of Communism
- Clementinum
- Prague Castle
- National Theatre