Schönbornská zahrada, Baroque garden in Malá Strana, Czech Republic.
Schönbornská zahrada is a baroque garden in Malá Strana with terraced sections and a formal layout that works with the hillside. The grounds contain numerous trees, two fountains set into retaining walls, and a viewing pavilion that anchors the design.
The garden was created around 1650 by an Austro-Hungarian general who worked with prominent baroque architects of the era. In the 20th century it changed hands and eventually became attached to a diplomatic mission, shifting its purpose.
The name comes from its 17th-century owner and reflects the noble origins of the property. Few visitors experience it today because it belongs to the United States government and its story lives mainly in historical records.
The garden is not open to the public because it serves as a diplomatic residence and is protected from public access. Visitors can view it from outside through various vantage points in the neighborhood, particularly from nearby streets and paths.
The grounds once held a special viewing pavilion called Glorieta, a name derived from the Latin word for glory. This small structure stood out visibly against the Prague skyline and served as a favored spot for gazing out over the city from above.
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