Lobkowicz Palace
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Pedro Pereira
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"The Lobkowicz Collections, housed in the Lobkowicz Palace, consist of around 1,500 artworks, including significant pieces by renowned artists such as Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Canaletto. The collection features notable Spanish Renaissance portraits, works by Veronese, Velázquez, Rubens, and more, making it one of the most comprehensive art collections in Central Europe. Among its highlights are nearly 50 paintings and watercolors depicting Lobkowicz residences, created by artist Crollalace itself, located next to the former Institute for Noble Women, has a rich architectural history. Originally built in the early 16th century by Wolf Krajíř of Krajk, it underwent significant expansions and renovations by the Pernštejn family from 1554 to 1577. Initially called the Pernštejn Palace, it became the property of Polyxena of Lobkowicz in 1627. Following a fire in 1625, the Lobkowicz family commissioned early Baroque renovations, leading to the palace's current form, characterized by its austere style and smooth façades .
The palace unstoration beginning in 1973 to serve as a museum, with completion in 1986. In 2002, the Lobkowicz family reclaimed ownership, and in 2007, after extensive planning and restoration, the palace opened to the public as the Lobkowicz Palace Museum, showcasing part of The Lobkowicz Collections ."
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Magdalena Matouskova
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"Baroque palace with the art collection of the Lobkowicz family, including many works by old masters."
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Jennifer Hum
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"3 PM - The museum was pretty cool. It has an outside terrace that overlooks the city "
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