A baroque palace built between 1697 and 1707 for Count Wenceslas Adalbert of Sternberg, Sternberg Palace was one of the noble residences surrounding Prague Castle but now currently home to the National Gallery’s collection of 14th to 18th-century European art and ranks among the country’s best collections. One of the most significant works of the High Baroque in Bohemia, the National Gallery's permanent exhibition was installed at Sternberg Palace after the original rooms and ceilings were restored to expose original frescoes and architectural detailing. The best works from the national collection, dating from ancient Rome to the end of the Baroque, are displayed on several floors of the palace, including works by Goya, Rembrandt, Rubens and Breughel, and a special exhibition 'Paintings by Lucas Cranach the Elder and His Circle'.
The beautiful interior is decorated with statues, paintings and frescoes by leading artists of the day
The larger than life figures of the Eastern Church Fathers gaze down
Sculpture of St John Chrysostom pointing upwards to the heavens,
one of the sculptures that stand in front of the four supporting pillars of the dome
St Nicholas has been part of Prague’s historic skyline for centuries, with famous composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart having held concerts there
The Grand Altar with statue of St. Nicholas at the top
Statue of Saint Cyril of Alexandria spearing Nestorius of Constantinople
Sculpture of Cyrus the Great who established the first Persian empire,
and respected the custom and religions of the lands he conquered
The spectacular marble pulpit from 1765 is decorated with the sculptures Allegory of Faith, Hope and Love, and the Decapitation of St John the Baptist
The majestic dome is adorned with a fabulous fresco of 'The Celebration of the Holy Trinity' by Franz Palko
Changing of the Guard at Prague Castle
Lineup outside Prague Castle
Musicians playing outside Prague Castle
Templar Knight on a break at Prague Castle!
The Sternberg Palace on Hradčanské Square with market stalls just opening up mid morning
Enormous cast iron pans of potatoes ready for the lunchtime rush
Entrance to the Sternberg Palace exhibition of Cranach
Quiet garden courtyard of Sternberg Palace
Amid the hustle bustle of Prague Castle, there was a singular lack of crowds in the Palace garden
and also at the Cranach exhibit
A gorgeous della Robbia on the staircase leading up to the Cranach exhibit
Prague Altarpiece central panel, fragment of St Catherine by Lucas Cranach the Elder and Workshop, 1520
St. Christina by Lucas Cranach the Elder, 1520-1522
Adam and Eve by Lucas Cranach the Elder and Workshop, 1538
Eleanor of Toledo by Agnolo Bronzino, 1539
A Scholar in His Study by Rembrandt, 1634
Beautifully restored ceiling frescoes on the Medieval floor of the Sternberg Palace
Polyptych of the Adoration and Saints by Antonio Vivarini da Murano, 1415
The Chinese Cabinet: a richly decorated chamber was part of the original furnishings
of the Sternberg Palace and dates to 1708
The elegant wooden door entrance to Prague's Terasa U Zlatné Studne
With gorgeous views over Prague's Old Quarter and dome of St Nicholas, Terasa U Zlatné Studne is the perfect marriage of fabulous food, excellent service and breathtaking views
Our lovely server with a delicious selection of fresh baked breads
A fabulous dried apricot and cherry bread - I just love the restaurant's attention to detail
Amuse-Bouche of Salmon Mousse and Panna Cotta with Salmon Roe
Selection of Lettuce Salad with Caesar Dressing, Prosciutto di Parma and Garlic Croutons
Bohemian Velvety Soup Kulajda with Creamy Potatoes, Mushrooms and Poached Egg
Mushroom Risotto Carnaroli with Forest Mushrooms and Grated Grana Padano Cheese
Grilled Turbot served with Baby Spinach, Cépec Mushrooms, La Ratte Potatoes and Rosemary Sauce
Gorgeous view over picture-perfect Prague from our table
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