Colloredo-Mansfeld Palace

"Originally built by Prince Franz Ignatius Pree in the High Baroque style between 1736 and 1737, the palace was later embellished with Neo-Rococo interiors during the 1860s by the Auersperg family. The palace's dance hall, adorned with a ceiling fresco depicting Olympian gods, is one of its most remarkable preserved features. The palace was also the site of important historical events, such as the last session of Frederick V’s royal council after the Battle of White Mountain in 1620. In the post-World War II era, the palace was used by the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, and it is currently managed by the Prague City Gallery, which is planning its reconstruction. Visitors are guided through a tour that highlights the architectural and historical aspects of the palace. The tour focuses on the preservation of original features while ensuring visitor safety. It includes fifteen stops, each explaining various elements of the palace's construction, restoration, and historical significance, aiming to raise public awareness of its cultural heritage."