| The highly acclaimed Lobkowicz Palace (Lobkowiczký palác) is part of Prague Castle. Most of the palace is open to the public as a museum, while its finest room is the setting for lunchtime classical concerts. After 40 years of Communist rule, and a further 12 years seeking its restitution, the Lobkowicz family regained ownership of their palace in 2002. They then embarked on an extensive programme of renovation. Lobkowicz Palace is a wonderful building to visit, as the rooms are filled with exhibits drawn from the private collections of the Lobkowicz family. The Museum Ticket includes a free audio guide, to lead you through the palace at your own pace. There are works of art by 12th-20th century painters, including stunning masterpieces by Canaletto, Brueghel the Elder, Velazquez and others, plus weapons and ceramics collections, musical instruments, and rare manuscripts from Mozart and Beethoven. The Lobkowicz family are very musical. Lobkowicz Palace was built in the 16th century by Czech nobleman Jaroslav of Pernštejn, and was originally named the Pernštejn Palace. It entered the Lobkowicz family by way of marriage. Over the centuries the palace has played a part in some of Bohemia’s significant historical events. For example, in 1618 when Protestant rebels threw their Catholic Imperial ministers from the windows of Prague Castle (the “defenestration”), those surviving the fall were allowed to take refuge in the adjoining Lobkowicz Palace, at great political risk to the family. Although Lobkowicz Palace has undergone changes over the years, all periods of its architectural history survive. Of particular note are the palace chapel and the magnificent reception rooms: the Marble Hall, Balcony Room and the Concert Hall. Visitors can experience the true splendour of the Concert Hall by attending a classical concert, which are held at lunchtime every Saturday and Sunday. For refreshments, the Lobkowicz Palace Café offers casual dining and drinks. It has a small balcony from where you can enjoy fine views over the city.
HOW TO VISIT LOBKOWICZ PALACE Lobkowicz Palace is the only privately owned building in the Prague Castle complex, so entrance is not included in Prague Castle tickets or guided tours. You need to buy a separate ticket. There are 3 ways to visit: 1. Museum TicketA Lobkowicz Palace Museum Ticket enables visitors to take a self-guided tour of the palace with an audio guide in Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish. The audio tour lasts one hour, although it is at your own pace and with so much to see, you may wish to allow longer. Price: Adult 295 CZK.
Senior/Student/Child (7-15 yrs) 220 CZK.
Family (2 adults + 2 children) 690 CZK. Buy tickets at the palace on the day - advance reservations are not necessary. 2. Concert Ticket
The Concert Hall at Lobkowicz Palace is the delightful setting for lunchtime classical concerts, which run daily at 13:00. Price: 490 CZK. Buy tickets from Prague Experience via our concert listings: search the listings for the day you wish to attend, then click book. Listings and tickets: Book Concerts. 3. Museum & Concert Package
Our package combines the Lobkowicz Palace Museum Ticket (including free audio guide) with the concert. The package is priced at a discount to buying separate museum and concert tickets. You can visit the palace any time from 10:00-18:00 on the day of the concert. Price: 690 CZK. Buy tickets from Prague Experience via our concert listings: search the listings for the day you wish to attend, then click book. Listings and tickets:
Book Museum & Concert Package.
----------------------------------------Top Tip: we highly recommend a visit to Lobkowicz Palace, especially one that includes the concert. It could easily turn out to be the highlight of your trip to Prague. | 
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No official dress code for concerts. Attire is mostly smart casual
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