Harrachovský palác, Palace in New Town, Prague, Czech Republic
Harrachovský palác is a Baroque palace at Jindřišská 939-II/20 in Prague's New Town, formed around 1770 by joining several older houses, including Gothic cellars. Its design is attributed to Antonín Schmidt, with facade modifications in 1777. The building now houses offices, shops and the interactive Museum of Senses.
Architect Antonín Schmidt built this palace in 1770 during a period of intense urban renewal in Prague. The structure emerged as part of a wave of palace construction that shaped the city's character in the 18th century.
The palace carries a family name that shaped its history, reflecting the bond between nobility and urban development in 18th-century Prague. Visitors can observe on the facade how Renaissance elements merge with later Baroque additions, each layer telling the story of how a city palace evolved over time.
The palace stands at Jindřišská 939-II/20 in Prague's New Town, not the Old Town, a few minutes on foot from Wenceslas Square and the Jindřišská tower. The lower floors hold shops and the interactive Museum of Smyslů; the upper floors are offices, so visitors enter for the museum and shops rather than the palace rooms.
The building goes by an alternative name, 'palác U zelené louky', a secondary title that stems from an earlier phase of its use or reputation. This alternate name hints at the different meanings and roles the palace held across its lifetime.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,602 contributors worldwide.
