The Břetislavka Residence team have another tip for you about where to go while discovering Prague. Surrounded by magnificent gardens and a maze, Trója Chateau is one of the most beautiful Baroque chateaux in the Czech Republic. It is open to the public so you can come and let its beauties astonish you.
The oldest chateau in Prague
The chateau, one of the most significant as well as the most beautiful examples of Baroque architecture in the country, is found in a residential area in Prague – Trója. Before he designed the chateau, Jean Baptiste Mathey, a French architect, had stayed in Italy and had clearly been influenced by Italian architecture. That is why Trója chateau resembles mansions on the outskirts of Rome. The magnificent building is surrounded by a unique terraced French-style garden. By visiting the chateau you can get a taste of what it was like to live like an aristocrat in the late 17th century. There are a number of tastefully kept paths that lead between marvellous fountains and rare vases and sculptures. Make sure, though, you don’t get lost in the chateau’s unique maze while discovering the rear part of its parterre. The circular labyrinth is made of well-kept hornbeam complemented by fruit trees.
During the summer season (April-November) the chateau is open every day except Monday. The gardens are accessible free of charge while a ticket to the chateau costs CZK 120. You can also order a tour guide at the price of CZK 20 for the Czech language and CZK 40 for a foreign language.
The chateau lies adjacent to the Prague Zoo. The shortest way to get there from the Břetislavka Residence is to take a ferry across the Vltava River. The entrance to the chateau’s park is just opposite the main entrance to the zoo.
Vineyards with a chapel
Once in the chateau’s park, you can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding vineyard and St. Anne’s Chapel. We definitely recommend you visit the chapel because the views it offers of the chateau, the labyrinth and the surroundings are even more captivating! Even if you’re not a wine enthusiast we also recommend taking a walk up a hill along lines of sweet-smelling vine. It was first planted by Charles IV. If you want to, you can also learn about how wine is produced and have a glass of this tasty beverage right there on the hill slope.
The Břetislavka Residence team wish you lots of sun-lit walks across Prague.
