Waldstein Riding School
Waldstein Riding School, Exhibition venue in Prague, Czech Republic
The Waldstein Riding School is an exhibition building in Prague's Malá Strana district, distinguished by its characteristic barrel-vaulted ceiling and expansive window surfaces. The interior spaces are filled with natural daylight and form a generous hall that now functions as an art gallery.
This building was constructed in the early 17th century by Italian architects Andrea Spezza and Nicolo Sebregondi as part of the Waldstein complex for nobleman Albrecht von Wallenstein. Over the centuries it served different purposes before becoming an art exhibition space for the National Gallery.
The space serves as an exhibition venue for the National Gallery Prague, where contemporary art is displayed within the original barrel-vaulted halls and large window openings. Visitors experience a blend of historic architecture and modern artistic practice in a setting that feels distinctly tied to Prague's cultural life.
The building is located near Malostranská metro station on line A and is also accessible via tram lines 12, 18, and 22. The interior spaces are well-lit and climate-controlled to maintain suitable conditions for the displayed artworks.
The structure was originally a functional riding facility for the nobleman's carriage horses before being converted into an exhibition space. The baroque design with its soaring vaults was perfectly suited to the original purpose and continues to shape the distinctive character of the gallery today.
Location: Prague 1
Location: Malá Strana
Inception: 19 century
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Part of: Wallenstein Palace, National Gallery Prague
GPS coordinates: 50.09090,14.40890
Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05
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