Toskánský palác, Baroque palace in Hradčany, Czech Republic.
Toskánský palác is a Baroque structure in Prague's Hradčany district composed of four three-story wings arranged around an internal courtyard. The main facade facing Hradčanské náměstí displays ornate architectural details and decorative work.
The site began as burgher houses in the 14th century before passing to aristocratic hands during the 17th century. The building took its Baroque form through major redesign during the mid-to-late 1600s.
The rooftop statues by sculptor Jan Brokoff represent figures from classical learning and add visual richness to the building's appearance. They are part of a decorative language that gives the facade a sense of artistic purpose.
The building currently serves as the Foreign Ministry and is open to visitors only during special events and public occasions. Check the schedule ahead of time to see when it might be accessible to the public.
The palace's design emerged from the collaboration between a French architect and an Italian architect who worked together on the project. The two pavilions they created are linked by a terrace featuring distinctive decorative details.
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