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Troja Palace

zámek Troja · Praha-Troja

8 story sections

palace/château in Prague, Czech Republic

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  1. 1Troya Palace

    Welcome to the exquisite Troya Palace, a breathtaking Baroque masterpiece nestled gracefully on the banks of the Vultava River. As you arrive, the sheer grandeur and elegant symmetry of this sprawling estate immediately captivate…

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  2. 2The Majestic Facade

    Standing directly in front of the palace, we are presented with the Majestic Facade, a masterclass in Baroque symmetry and theatrical design. The central block of the building rises authoritatively, flanked by two lower, matching…

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  3. 3The Grand Staircase of Gods and Giants

    As we move toward the entrance, we are confronted by the palace's most famous and dramatic exterior feature: the monumental, sweeping double staircase. This is not merely a functional means of entering the building; it is a…

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  4. 4The Spectacular Caesar Hall

    We now step inside and enter the breathtaking Caesar Hall, the undisputed ceremonial heart of the Troya Palace. Prepare to have your gaze drawn immediately upward, as the walls and ceiling dissolve into an explosion of vibrant…

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  5. 5The Nineteenth-Century Art Galleries

    Leaving the overwhelming grandeur of the Caesar Hall, we transition into the quieter, more contemplative spaces of the palace's side wings. Since its extensive restoration by the Czechoslovak state beginning in the nineteen…

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  6. 6The French Formal Garden

    We now step back outside to explore the expansive French formal garden, a sprawling geometric masterpiece that serves as the essential counterpart to the palace architecture. This garden is one of the most beautiful and…

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  7. 7The Labyrinth and Vineyards

    Continuing our walk to the edges of the estate, we encounter the playful and intriguing features that completed the Baroque aristocratic experience: the garden labyrinth and the adjacent vineyards. The maze, formed by tall, dense…

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  8. 8Troya Palace

    As we conclude our comprehensive tour of the Troya Palace, take a moment to stand once more on the edge of the great French garden and look back at the majestic red and white facade. We have journeyed through a world of…

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What is Troja Palace?

Troja Palace is a place in Praha-Troja with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationPraha-Troja
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates50.1164, 14.4129
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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