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Pruzhany Palace
Best time to visit
From May to September, when the adjacent garden with a fountain is also open. On weekday mornings, there are very few visitors.
Budget tips
The entrance fee is equivalent to approximately 2-3 euros, with students and children receiving a 50% discount. A combined ticket with the local museum will cost you 20% less.
Recommended for
Architecture lovers, Photographers, Families with children, Travelers off the beaten path
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Quick facts: The palace complex is adorned by two imposing towers and a facade with 22 statues of ancient goddesses and muses. The manor was built in the 19th century by the wealthy Švykovský family on the site of an older homestead, and the original tiled stoves and fireplace have been preserved here to this day.
Highlights: One hall features a unique alabaster fireplace with reliefs of Greek myths. When touched, you can feel the cold, smooth surface of the stone, which was brought here all the way from Italy. Above the fireplace hangs a huge mirror in a gilded frame, which once reflected countless balls and receptions of the nobility.
Insider tips
- Don't forget to bring a camera with a good aperture. The lighting in the halls is dim, and flash is not permitted on the frescoes and gilded frames.
- Come wearing shoes with dry soles, as the oak parquet floor in the ballroom is slippery, especially in wet weather.
- Notice the differences in the ceiling paintings. One section depicts ancient mythology, the other biblical scenes. The owner's intent has still not been fully clarified.
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