Černínská zahrada, Baroque garden at Loretánské Square, Prague, Czech Republic.
Cerninská zahrada is a Baroque garden next to the Loreto Shrine at Loretánské Square, stretching over a large area with a grand staircase leading to an upper pool area. Cascading water features and a small pavilion complete the layout and create different zones to explore.
An nobleman named Jan Cerny commissioned the garden in 1693, with architect Francesco Caratti creating the initial design next to the manor palace. The site evolved and was reshaped multiple times, reflecting shifts in taste and architectural style.
The garden displays both strict geometric patterns and more natural planting areas, reflecting different landscape styles that developed over time. You notice this contrast clearly when walking between the formal sections and the green spaces.
The garden opens during the warmer months and can be visited from the street with views toward the Loreto. Wear good shoes because there are many stairs and uneven paths to navigate when exploring.
Tucked in a quiet corner of the garden stands a boundary marker from the 1700s that once marked the border between two countries. Today it reminds visitors of the open borders and freedom of movement that now exist.
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