Lobkowicz Palace
Lobkowicz Palace
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Over 700 years of Czech and European history contained within the oldest and largest privately-owned art collection in the Czech Republic. World-famous paintings by Brueghel, Canaletto, Velazquez; ceramics spanning five centuries; and an exceptional collections of arms and armor. Other highlights include hand annotated manuscripts by many of the 17th - 19th centuries, including Beethoven, Haydn and Mozart.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighborhood: Hradcany & Letna
Your experience in Prague will never be complete if you do not see it from the top. Hillsides, stretched from the west to the north, provide spectacular views of greenish copper cupolas, narrow cobblestone streets, bridges connecting both river banks and green gardens from red-roof tops of centuries-old houses. Prague pulls you into its 1300 year old history. Walking up the hill or stairs to Prague Castle, the historical seat of Czech rulers and the majestic Saint Vitus Cathedral can leave you speechless (and out of breath). Luckily, plenty of terrace cafés overlooking gardens and beautiful parks are available to provide rest and a place to catch your breath again.
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- Lesser • 6 min walk
- Hradčanská • 9 min walk
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natslive
Myrtle Beach, SC471 contributions
Dec 2019
This place is amazing. Wonderful view from the terrace and very impressive inside. The history/story of the art in the museum is fascinating - part of it was returned to family after Nazis stole it to only be taken again in 1948 and finally return when Czechoslovakia became free in 1989. Amazing to see original manuscripts by Beethoven and Mozart. We ended up being the only 2 to sign up for our tour with Viking so had a private lunch (goulash) and concert with just the 2 of us.
Written January 5, 2020
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Thank you for sharing your experience. The family-narrated audio guide brings the museum experience to life. We are glad you enjoyed the almost VIP visit.
With regards,
Veronika
Written January 7, 2020
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Michael H
Hatton, UK57 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
A pleasant surprise this place, competing against all the other delights of the Castle area atop Prague. The audio tour is a must, with members of the Lobkowicz family narrating (included free with the Prague Card). We could hear a live classical concert in one of the rooms, a nice backdrop (can be booked with entry ticket). Rooms are well presented and filled with treasures. Best of all, it feels personal to the family who lives there.
Fabulous panorama view of Prague from the terrace was a bonus.
We had lunch in their Cafe, which enjoyable too.
Fabulous panorama view of Prague from the terrace was a bonus.
We had lunch in their Cafe, which enjoyable too.
Written February 22, 2020
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Joseph C
Stamford, CT812 contributions
Jun 2019
The 16th Century Lobkowicz Palace is a must for a Prague visit, reflecting the wealth, power and influence of a family entwined for centuries with the Czech Republic and historical events.
The only privately owned owned building in the Prague Castle Complex, the palace was confiscated by the Nazis in 1939, along with other Lobkowicz properties. It was returned with the end of WWII, but quickly seized by the Communists as they took control.
The Velvet Revolution began a restitution process that returned ownership to the Lobokowitz family in 2002 and its opening to the public after extensive restoration to the public. While "private" the Lobkowicz family has opened the palace to the public, food for cultural tourists, education, research and a space to slide back into another era.
The palace reflect the culture of its time and the connections to European nobility and royals, multinationals before corporations. . There are 22 galleries or significant rooms with notable paintings of European Artists from the Lowlands to Italy to Spain. Daily concerts are a natural fit give hand-annotated compostions from the greatest composers of the 17th to 19th centuries. Beethoven? Yes. Also Mozart, Haydn and others. Exceptional ceramics, paintings reflect the families ties to art and royal houses.
The armory could provide fireams for a small army, historic varied weapons span the era from the early 1700s. The Lobkowicz maintain a Facebook page and a separate website worth looking at.
The only privately owned owned building in the Prague Castle Complex, the palace was confiscated by the Nazis in 1939, along with other Lobkowicz properties. It was returned with the end of WWII, but quickly seized by the Communists as they took control.
The Velvet Revolution began a restitution process that returned ownership to the Lobokowitz family in 2002 and its opening to the public after extensive restoration to the public. While "private" the Lobkowicz family has opened the palace to the public, food for cultural tourists, education, research and a space to slide back into another era.
The palace reflect the culture of its time and the connections to European nobility and royals, multinationals before corporations. . There are 22 galleries or significant rooms with notable paintings of European Artists from the Lowlands to Italy to Spain. Daily concerts are a natural fit give hand-annotated compostions from the greatest composers of the 17th to 19th centuries. Beethoven? Yes. Also Mozart, Haydn and others. Exceptional ceramics, paintings reflect the families ties to art and royal houses.
The armory could provide fireams for a small army, historic varied weapons span the era from the early 1700s. The Lobkowicz maintain a Facebook page and a separate website worth looking at.
Written February 26, 2020
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Iamamuseumlover
Athens, Greece40 contributions
Oct 2021
BE CAREFUL! In their official website in the English version, there is possibility to book a so-called "TOUR". There is NO information that there is not tour available just audioguide! The website states that the tour starts 10am at Lobkowicz Palace. So, they let you book some tickets of high price (while thinking that you are booking a real guided tour starting 10am), just to get an entrance ticket with audioguide which you can use any other moment in the day than 10am. I spent 20 or more minutes in their websites trying to figure it out!
Written October 22, 2021
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We are sorry that you felt the website terminology for an admission tour ticket to the Lobkowicz Palace was misleading. We offer visitors tickets to tour the Museum (which includes the free, family-narrated audio guide), but we do not offer guided tours (unless specially requested). Our website states our general Museum and Café opening hours (10:00–18:00); however, this is not a designated start time for guided tours. We hope that on your next visit, you can enjoy more that the Lobkowicz Palace has to offer.
With kind regards,
Written November 2, 2021
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AlwaysForever
Pennsylvania, Usa349 contributions
Aug 2022
If you visit, do take the included headphones and listen to the narrative. Most is done by the current generation of Lobkowicz family members and quite interesting. Frankly, I think this museum would be significantly less interesting without the narrative. They discuss the family and share some of their art collection. It is at the end of the castle area but it is not included on the castle ticket. It is worth the extra price.
Written August 15, 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review on our museum. We take great pride in caring for our works and creating a unique and memorable experience for all of our museum goers. With kind regards, Veronika
Written October 4, 2022
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HockeyKate
Uk113 contributions
May 2021 • Solo
Well worth an hour to wander round. An interesting audio tour on my phone was well worth downloading although was a bit glitchy- and sadly the musical instrument section was mistakenly in Czech in the English tour :(. Super to hear the family talk about their ancestry and enjoyed the objects they had on display as well as some beautiful art. A wonderful view from the balcony over the city was mesmerising.
Written June 4, 2021
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Jacki
Canberra, Australia22 contributions
Nov 2020
Take a slow stroll up to the palace and join a few members of the Philharmonic orchestra for an afternoon of classical favourites in a beautifully decorated gilt chamber. You will be transported to another time and place. A wonderful experience for lovers of fine music, or even those just curious to see inside the palace. Make sure to book ahead, it's popular
Written February 14, 2021
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Rachel H
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • Solo
I loved it all. A fantasic museum experience and no regrets on paying for entry. The audio guide is the best I have experienced as a seasoned museum visitor. The staff were fantastic and basically nothing to fault- its a must do and a great addition to the Prague Castle experience
Written April 1, 2022
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Rachel.
We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We’re so happy you loved your visit.
Many thanks again, Veronika and all the staff at the Lobkowicz Palace Museum
Written June 3, 2022
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JJJC_Family
Virginia770 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
In the Castle complex, the Lobkowicz Palace has been turned into a museum. It’s a fairly nice palace, not at the top tier, though. The collection of paintings mainly includes pictures of the inhabitants through the centuries. If you read about them, it was a somewhat interesting history, but as artwork, well let’s just say after probably 40, 50 portraits, it’s gets a little tedious. The rest of the collection is pretty nice. We probably spent more time than we should have, but what made the visit truly worthwhile was the view of Prague from the balcony. Wow, spectacular is probably understated. I told the worker in the room where the balcony was attached that it was probably the best view of a city I ever saw. Her response, that’s what almost everyone says. We probably stayed gawking at that view for 15, maybe 20 minutes. Then we went down to the cafe balcony downstairs for a nice, but lesser view. If you go to the Castle complex and of course you will, then you really need to see the view, if not the museum. It’s trip malpractice not to.
Written June 24, 2023
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EilSat
Methuen, MA326 contributions
Jun 2022
This was a palace that was in the Lobkowicz family for many generations. When we were there, we listened to a lovely classical music concert. We were given audio boxes to listen to a self guided tour of the palace. There were many historical items donated from the family. The palace is high on a hill and overlooks the city.
Written July 12, 2022
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Thanks for visiting us - we're so glad you had a good time at the Lobkowicz Palace Museum. We're very proud of our audio guides, too, and it's great to hear that they enriched your experience of the collection so much. Do visit us again soon, and don't forget our other locations such as Nelahozeves Castle!
With kind regards,
Veronika
Written January 30, 2023
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Ellen V
5 contributions
Do we need to go through the Prague Castle security line before going to Lobkowicz Palace?
GD Traveler
20 contributions
Hello- we went earlier this year....I remember going through some type of security, but there was virtually no line, and we went through so quickly that we did not even think about it. But this is peak tourist season, so your experience might be different.
Pierredaniel60
Pontault Combault, France59 contributions
Bonjour,
Peut on visiter avec un sac à dos ou y’a t il une consigne ?
Elisabeth B
Narbonne, France141 contributions
bonjour
je pense que vous devez laisser votre sac à dos à l'entrée..mais nous n'avions pas de sac à dos donc je ne peux vous certifier cela à 100%.. sinon régalez-vous , l'endroit vaut le coup de visite
rsvpanne
englewood, fl25 contributions
If I purchased the Museum and Concert package, would it be better to go to the museum first and then the concert next with café last. Where is the museum in relation to the concert room? Are they very close to each other? Can you make reservations at the café terrace well in advance?
Harry L
Sydney, Australia228 contributions
Hi ,
I'd start at the Museum first so that you can always go back after the concert if you haven't finished. Leave the restaurant to last.
Have fun,
harry
Robhnl2016
Vienna, Austria81 contributions
Are there accessibility options for those of us with mobility challenges? The stairs are too much even though the goal is worthwhile/
Pigadioti
Athens, Greece99 contributions
I am afraid it is quite a walk .. even from the closest door of the castle -that you only go down hill with no stairs- it is a good 7-10 minutes walk
Mario’s Empire
Tynemouth, UK409 contributions
I see it says there is a formal dress code for the concert, however, as this is in the middle of the day, part of the museum tour, and most people will continue with other activities in the city, what is expected? Thank you
LobkowiczPalace
Prague, Czech Republic4 contributions
Hi mbrnardic, formal dress isn't mandatory. If there is no dress code required for the invitation, let's make sure you feel really good during the concert.
Alexandra K
2 contributions
I accidently bought tickets one day too early. Is there any way I can still use them or have them refunded?? I would appreciate any advice, thanks!
Ivans K
Jakarta, Indonesia2,195 contributions
I'd say go to the booth ticket again and explain your situation. But if it doesn't work, you could try to sell your ticket to other visitors in there. it works with me before. good luck
pooh4302
Voronezh, Russia
Сколько стоит входной билет на взрослого?
Oleg Pokrovskiy
Zhukovka, Russia36,727 contributions
С концертом 24 доллара,без концертас12
Marina R
6 contributions
Can I make photo in palace (camera,telefon)?
db2016aug2016
Tel Aviv, Israel6 contributions
Yes.
Matt H
Andover, MA42 contributions
My wife and I are well-seasoned travelers and take our three year old daughter with us everywhere we go. We are considering taking a trip to the Palace to introduce her to some Czech culture. We realize it's not Euro Disney, but do you think she would be way out of place there? What about this part of the Czech Republic in general? Are there enough things to do in this part of Europe for a three year old to have fun? She is very well-behaved if this helps your decision. Thanks for any feedback and advise.
alliharper
Miami, FL208 contributions
There is a website you might like called "praguewithfamily." It gives some great ideas for fun with children. There is a free kit you can download. I think it's fine to go to the Palace with a 3-year old. There is the changing of the guard she might like. The gift shop at the Lobkowicz Palace has great items for children including introductory books on the orchestra and about art. I think I recall coloring books. Your daughter is very fortunate to have parents who give her the gift of travel. Prague is a great city for any age.
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- Lobkowicz Palace admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $15.27, while a popular guided tour starts around $3.27 per person.
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Lobkowicz Palace:
- Lobkowicz Palace and Prague Castle entrance tickets (From $32.71)
- Prague Super Saver: Lobkowicz Palace Concert plus Lobkowicz Palace Museum Entrance Ticket (From $29.44)
- Prague Castle and Canal River Boat Tour (From $52.34)
- Private Prague Castle and Lobkowicz Palace Half-Day Tour (From $203.92)
- 3-hour Private Prague Castle Walking Tour (From $130.86)
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- Restaurants near Lobkowicz Palace:
- (0.01 mi) Lobkowicz Palace Café
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