Palác Sylva-Taroucca, Baroque palace in New Town, Prague, Czech Republic.
Palác Sylva-Taroucca is a baroque palace in Prague's New Town district, constructed with elaborate decorations on its exterior walls and two inner courtyards. The building demonstrates typical features of 18th-century baroque design in its overall layout and architectural details.
The palace was constructed between 1743 and 1752 under architect Kilian Ignac Dientzenhofer for the Piccolomini family. The site replaced multiple earlier houses that previously occupied this location on Na Příkopě street.
The palace is recognized as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic and embodies the baroque artistic traditions that shaped Prague during the 1700s. Its decorated surfaces and interior spaces reflect the tastes of the wealthy families who occupied it.
The building sits on Na Příkopě street in central Prague and is easily accessible by public transportation. The location connects seamlessly with the Savarin complex, making it convenient for visitors exploring downtown.
The palace's facade holds eleven statues by Ignác František Platzer, up to two metres tall. Seven originals were taken down in 2018 in poor condition; restored older copies and new copies of the rest returned to the facade in spring 2024, while the restored originals await a permanent display site.
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