Nostitz Palace

Nostitz Palace is a baroque structure in Prague's Lesser Town featuring a grand facade crowned with emperor statues on the balustrade. The outer walls display elaborate stucco work that gives the building its dignified presence.

The palace was built in the late 1600s when Count Jan Hartvig Nostitz replaced four older houses at this location. The construction reflects the Prague nobility's drive to create grand residences following European models of the period.

The palace served as a major art collection and continues to shape Prague's cultural life through its foundational role in the National Gallery's creation. The rooms hold an important library and reflect the nobility's deep commitment to supporting the arts.

The building now houses the Ministry of Culture and is centrally located in the old town, easily reached by public transport. The Malá Strana setting offers simple access to other attractions and museums in the neighborhood.

Italian architect Francesco Caratti designed the palace using the same design principles he applied to the Cernin Palace across the city. This connection shows how individual architects shaped Prague's baroque style in lasting ways.

Location: Malá Strana

Location: Prague 1

Inception: 1660

Architects: Francesco Caratti

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.08520,14.40590

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:29