Lobkowicz Palace, from the 16th century, is part of the Prague Castle complex.
It houses the private art collection of the Lobkowicz family.
In this complete guide to Lobkowicz Palace, you'll learn all about the exhibition, the history, and helpful information about directions and tickets.
What an I Do at Lobkowicz Palace?
The Lobkowicz Palace is a must-see not only for art lovers, but also for architecture and history buffs.
The palace includes the following parts.
Lobkowicz Museum
The rich collection of the Lobkowicz family is the oldest and largest private art collection in the Czech Republic, which is why Lobkowicz Museum is one of the most worth seeing museums in Prague.
Visitors can admire world-famous paintings by Bruegel, Velázquez, Canaletto, Cranach, and many others in the 22 exhibition rooms. There is also an exhibition of family and royal portraits, as well as an impressive collection of weapons and armor.
Also on display are musical instruments and hand-annotated original manuscripts by some of the world's greatest composers, including Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn. The Palace Museum also houses a library and a collection of ceramics and fine porcelain.
Classical Lunchtime Concerts
The ambience of the baroque concert hall in Lobkowicz Palace offers visitors a unique setting for classical concerts.
At the lunchtime concerts held daily in the palace, visitors can listen to famous works by Bach, Vivaldi, and the Czech national composer Smetana.
The concert hall itself is also impressive, dating from the 17th century and decorated with rich ceiling frescoes. >> You can buy your ticket here.
Souvenir Shop
In the souvenir store visitors will find a wide selection of typical Prague souvenirs such as mouth-blown glass, silk scarves, and handmade jewelry. The award-winning Lobkowicz wines are also popular. A large number of the souvenirs were inspired by the art collections.
Admission, Tickets, and Guided Tours
- Tickets: The current ticket prices can be found on the Palace's official website.
- Tickets for a Lunchtime Concerts: The concert hall in Lobkowicz Palace serves as a venue for classical concerts every lunchtime. Tickets can be found here.
- Combotickets: Visitors can purchase a Combiticket that provides access to Lobkowicz Palace and 5 Prague Castle attractions (St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane, and St. George's Basilica). Buy your ticket here.
- Combined Tickets: A combined ticket that includes admission to Lobkowicz Palace and a visit to a concert in the Palace is also available.
- Combined Tickets: There is also a combined ticket that gives access to Lobkowicz Palace and the Loreto.
- Guided Tours/Audioguides: A free audioguide in 9 languages guides visitors through the high-caliber collection. The audio guide with information about European history and the seven hundred year history of the Lobkowicz family is included in the ticket price. The duration of the audioguide is one hour.
Cafe in Lobkowicz Palace
The Lobkowicz Palace Café is located on the first floor of the palace and delights its visitors with its magnificent terrace.
Visitors can enjoy the beautiful view of Prague while enjoying home-cooked meals and the award-winning wines and beer.
How Do I Get to Lobkowicz Palace?
Lobkowicz Palace is located on the premises of Prague Castle. The easiest way to reach it is by streetcar line 22, which will take you from Prague Old Town to the Pražský hrad (Prague Castle) stop.
The palace stands in the eastern part of Prague Castle.
History of Lobkowicz Palace
Lobkowicz Palace at Prague Castle was built around 1550 by the Czech nobleman, Jaroslav Pernštejn, as a representative seat for his family.
Significant historical events are connected with the palace. When the Second Defenestration of Prague took place in 1618 in the Old Royal Palace of Prague Castle, the Catholic governors thrown out of the window by Protestant rebels sought refuge in Lobkowicz Palace, which Polyxena of Pernštejn granted.
It was not until 1623, when Polyxena of Pernštejn married Zdeněk Vojtěch of Lobkowicz, that the palace came into the possession of the Lobkowicz noble family. Over the next three centuries, the family rebuilt the palace in places.
The baroque palace remained in the possession of the Lobkowicz family until 1939. In 1939, the magnificent building and the entire Lobkowicz family property were confiscated by the Nazi regime. After the end of the Second World War in 1945, the family got their property back.
However, the condition was short-lived. In 1948, the property was once again confiscated, this time by the communist regime. Only in 2002, after a 12-year restitution process, Lobkowicz Palace was returned to its rightful owners.
Since 2007, the palace has been open to the public as a private museum. Today it is the only privately owned building in the Prague Castle complex.
Contact
- Address: Lobkowicz Palace, Jiřská 3, 119 00 Prag
- Website: https://www.lobkowicz.cz/en/lobkowicz-palace
- Public Transport: Streetcar line 22 to the Pražský hrad stop
- Opening Hours: The current opening hours can be found on the website of the Lobkowicz Palace.