Morzin Palace
Morzin Palace stands as a distinguished example of Central European Baroque in Prague, built for the Morzin family in the early 18th century. The site’s history begins with town houses purchased in 1668 by Maximilian von Wallenstein, before Václav Morzin commissioned a purpose-built palace in 1713, with construction completed in 1714. The palace was designed in the Baroque idiom by Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel, whose influence marks its elegant, restrained grace and strong sense of form. This building remained in Morzin hands until 1881, enriching Malá Strana with a residence that reflects the era’s political and cultural life. Today Morzin Palace is a cultural monument of the Czech Republic, recognized for its architectural significance and for its role in Prague’s noble patronage network. The site also hosts the Embassy of Romania, situated opposite the Italian Embassy, adding modern diplomatic function to its historic shell. …
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