Rohan Palace, Neoclassical palace in Malá Strana, Czech Republic.
Rohan Palace is a two-storey neoclassical building with a rectangular plan narrowed at Maltézské náměstí and divided by a central wing forming two inner courtyards. Its nine-axis Karmelitská facade has a three-axis central projection with four Corinthian columns, a low attic gable bearing the Rohan coat of arms, and an oval medallion of the Virgin Mary above the first-floor central window.
The structure was built in 1571 with architect Bonifác Wolmut's involvement during a period of active construction throughout Prague. Its form reflects the architectural shifts that shaped the city during this era.
The palace reflects how Prague's nobility lived and displayed their wealth through carefully designed spaces and ornate details. Walking through its surroundings, you notice how such grand residences shaped the character of this historic district.
The palace sits at number 8 Karmelitská Street and is easily accessible on foot from central Malá Strana. Its location makes it convenient to explore alongside nearby historical sites in the district.
The palace's Harantova Street side has a so-called Syrian window, behind which the Large Mirror Hall, designed by Louis Montoyer, keeps coffered ceilings and an inlaid floor. In the courtyard wing, niches hold vases with lion heads, and a modern bronze nude of a girl by Břetislav Benda faces the staircase.
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