Troja Palace Palace

Address: U Trojského zámku, Praha 7 - Troja, Czech Republic

Website: https://www.ghmp.cz/

Hours: Typically Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mondays (confirm on site)

Admission: Adult admission to the palace and gardens (Prague City Gallery) - check gallery site for current CZK rates

Troja Palace (Trojský zámek) is a late 17th-century Baroque palace in Prague’s Troja district, known for its ornate interiors and extensive formal gardens. The building and gardens form a major example of Baroque residential architecture in the city.

The palace interior contains large frescoed rooms and richly decorated chambers open to the public, while the terraced formal gardens descend toward the Vltava River and include statues, clipped parterres and garden buildings. The site is used for both permanent displays of Baroque art and rotating exhibitions organized by the Prague City Gallery.

Designed and built in the late 17th century, the palace exemplifies Baroque aristocratic architecture and garden planning of the period. Over subsequent centuries it has been preserved and adapted for public cultural use, including exhibitions and events.

Situated on the northern bank of the Vltava in Prague 7 (Troja), the palace stands upstream from central Prague and is adjacent to the city’s zoo and riverside promenades.

• Late 17th-century Baroque: The palace dates to the late 17th century and is one of Prague’s principal Baroque residences, set above the Vltava with a prominent garden staircase.

What to See#

• Main ceremonial hall: A large ceremonial hall decorated with frescoes and stucco where much of the palace’s original Baroque interior decoration is concentrated.
• Baroque gardens: A formal French-style terraced garden with statues, a central axis and the notable vineyard staircase that descends to the riverbank.
• Prague City Gallery exhibitions: The palace hosts rotating exhibitions as part of the Prague City Gallery, showing Baroque artworks and periodic modern displays.

Troja Palace sits north of Prague’s city center. From Malostranská or Dejvická, take tram or bus connections toward Troja; the palace is a 15-20 minute walk from the Trojská tram stop. Driving and limited on-site parking are also possible.

• Walk the terraced vineyard behind the palace for a view over the Vltava and Prague Zoo - most visitors miss this elevated perspective.
• Examine the ceiling frescos in the main hall: the illusionistic 'theatre of cloud' is a Baroque showpiece often overlooked beneath the palace's façade.
• Combine the visit with the adjacent botanical gardens or the Prague Zoo for a full day in Troja.