Goltz-Kinský Palace

Goltz-Kinský Palace stands on the eastern side of Prague’s Old Town Square, where its pink-and-white Rococo façade catches the eye among the square’s historic buildings. Built between 1755 and 1765, it has sculpted ornaments, decorative balconies and roofline statues. The palace is now part of the National Gallery Prague, with art exhibitions inside. You can also see restored Romanesque and Gothic cellars, which preserve traces of the medieval buildings that stood on the site.

A Rococo palace on Old Town Square

Goltz-Kinský Palace occupies the eastern side of Old Town Square. Its pink-and-white stucco façade, roofline statues and decorative details give it a lighter appearance than the more restrained Baroque façades nearby. Sculpted ornaments and balconies reward a closer look from the square.

The palace was built between 1755 and 1765 on the site of older buildings with medieval foundations. It was commissioned for Count J. A. Goltz and later belonged to the Kinský noble family, whose name the palace still carries. The Rococo design is associated with architect Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer.

Art and medieval remains inside

The palace is part of the National Gallery Prague and houses exhibitions from its collections. The works on display can include Czech and international artists, as well as graphic art and temporary exhibitions. What is on view changes, so check the current exhibition information when planning a visit.

Below the palace, restored Romanesque and Gothic cellars are open to the public. They preserve visible remains of the medieval structures that preceded the palace. Visiting the cellars alongside the galleries gives you a look at two different periods of the building’s history.