Czernin Palace, Prague

Name: Czernin Palace
Address: Loretanske nam. 5, Prague, Czech Republic

#189 among attractions in Prague

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The Czernin Palace is the largest of the baroque palaces of Prague, which has served as the offices of the Czechoslovak and later Czech foreign ministry since the 1930s. It was commissioned by the diplomat Humprecht Jan Černín z Chudenic, the Habsburg imperial ambassador to Venice and Rome, in the 1660s. ()

Local name: Černínský palác Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 50°5'20"N, 14°23'24"E

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Loretanske nam. 5Praha 1 (Hradčany)Prague Czech Republic

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Czernin Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Petřínská rozhledna, Prague Castle, Strahov Monastery, Strahov.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Czernin Palace?

Nearby attractions include Loreta, Prague (3 min walk), Domeček, Prague (4 min walk), Memorial of National Literature, Prague (4 min walk), Basilica of the Assumption, Prague (5 min walk).

How to get to Czernin Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Czernin Palace:

Tram

Pohořelec • Lines: 22, 23, 97 (3 min walk)
Hládkov • Lines: 25 (6 min walk)

Bus

Hládkov • Lines: 143 (5 min walk)
Nemocnice pod Petřínem • Lines: 194 (8 min walk)

Train

Petřín (15 min walk)
Nebozízek (16 min walk)

Metro

Dejvická • Lines: A (21 min walk)
Hradčanská • Lines: A (22 min walk)