Palace Gardens below Prague CastleParks & Gardens, Tourist Attraction
Address: Neighborhood: Malá strana Telephone Number: +420 777 203 770 Website: www.palacovezahrady.cz Nearest Subway Stop: Malostranská Metro (909 feet), Staroměstská Metro (2436 feet) Nearest Tram/Streetcar Stop: Tram Malostranska (942 feet), Tram Malostranske namesti (963 feet), Tram Kralovsky letohradek (1357 feet), Tram Hellichova (1894 feet), Tram Prazsky Hrad (1908 feet), Tram Prazsky Hrad (2185 feet), Tram Staromestska (2327 feet), Tram Staromestska (2370 feet) Hours of Operation
Monday - Sunday:
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
DescriptionIn the 16th century, the wall on the south slope of Hradčany hill lost its defensive function, and thus was partially demolished. This land was then purchased by the local nobility and turned into elaborate gardens, starting with the Fürstenberk garden in 1580. A number of gardens were built adjacent to nearby palaces, most in the Italian style. The gardens were then devastated by the Swedes after the conquest of Mala Strana on August 5, 1648. The gardens were rebuilt in a more Baroque style, with terraces, sculptures, monumental staircases, fountains, pavilions and galleries. From the higher garden terraces there are beautiful open views of Mala Strana and the city of Prague. Form north to south, there are five principal gardens:
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