Clam-Gallas Palace, Baroque palace in Old Town, Czech Republic
Clam-Gallas Palace is a three-winged Baroque residence on the corner of Husova Street and Mariánské Square, its cream facade divided by pilasters and topped by a red tiled roof with dormer windows and two small towers with green cupolas. Two symmetrical portals carry atlantes and reliefs by Matyáš Bernard Braun; inside, a passage leads to a courtyard fountain with a Triton figure.
The building was constructed between 1713 and 1718 for a count and incorporated several pre-existing structures on the site. Its design reflects the architectural trends of the period, blending earlier elements into a coherent residence.
The name joins two families: the Gallas line died out in 1757 and the palace passed to Christian Philipp von Clam, son of a Gallas sister, creating the Clam-Gallas name. Since 2010 the Opera Barocca festival has been held here twice a year, devoted to period performance of Baroque music, dance, theatre and carnival.
The palace stands at the corner of Husova Street and Mariánské Square, on the royal route through the Old Town. The main staircase, built in 1727–1729, has low steps so riders could ascend on horseback. The halls are rented for private events, so access depends on the current programme.
The main staircase, built in 1727–1729, has low steps so that visitors could ride up to the upper floors on horseback. Its sandstone balustrade carries reliefs and vases from Matthias Bernard Braun's workshop, and the vault above is painted with Apollo's Triumph.
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