What exhibits are on display at the palace?

The interior exhibits Czech paintings from the City Gallery, featuring artists such as Josef Čermák, Václav Brožík, Julius Mařák, Antonin Chittussi, Jan Preisler, and Mikoláš Aleš.

Who originally commissioned Troja Palace?

The building was erected for the Counts of Sternberg.

What architectural style is the palace?

The estate is built in the Baroque style.

Where is the palace situated in Prague?

The palace stands in the north-west district of Troja.

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Troja Palace: what's nearby, how to get there and when to go · 2026

Living across the river in Troja means trading central subway access for quiet suburban grounds, leaving the palace gardens as your default evening walking route.

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About the place

Troja Palace houses municipal gallery collections inside an ornate suburban estate.

Counts of Sternberg commissioned the grand Baroque residence as an aristocratic country seat outside the historical core. The municipality of Prague maintains the site through its official City Gallery, opening the interior halls and surrounding formal grounds to residents who want quiet culture away from crowded downtown monuments.

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State acquisition and subsequent restoration converted the estate into a permanent home for notable Czech painters, including Josef Čermák, Václav Brožík, Julius Mařák, Antonin Chittussi, Jan Preisler, and Mikoláš Aleš. Long-term residents use the gallery spaces to study regional fine art traditions without standard museum queues.

Associations

Baroque ArchitectureThe Sternberg estate preserves grand aristocratic designs outside the city center.
Czech Painting CollectionsGalleries showcase permanent works by Jan Preisler, Mikoláš Aleš, and contemporaries.
Northern Suburban TransitReaching the grounds requires bus connections instead of direct metro lines.

Facts

The estate was constructed as a Baroque residence for the Counts of Sternberg.
Prague municipal authorities manage the property as an exhibition space for the City Gallery.
The interior halls exhibit Czech fine art by painters including Václav Brožík and Mikoláš Aleš.
A state acquisition followed by extensive restoration prepared the palace for public art displays.

Updated September 10, 2026Source: Wikipedia

Troja Palace: what's nearby, how to get there and when to go · 2026

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Troja Palace houses municipal gallery collections inside an ornate suburban estate.

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