| Liechtenstein Palace (Lichtenštejnský palác) at Lesser Town Square (Malostranské náměstí) was Prague's first large Baroque building. Located opposite St. Nicholas Church, it occupies the entire top side of the square.
Liechtenstein Palace was built in 1591 on the site of 5 renaissance houses. In the 18th century, the palace was remodelled in the classical style, as part of a wider project to rebuild the Lesser Town Square with classical architecture. The works were commissioned by the Liechtenstein family and undertaken by Matyáš Hummel.
In the centuries after this, the palace passed through several ownerships, gradually developing a strong musical tradition, until it was acquired by the Academy of Musical Arts in the 1980s.
A major reconstruction was overseen by Pavel Kupka, which completed in 1992. If one were to imagine what a palace looks like, Liechtenstein Palace would probably meet your expectations. It has a beautiful light blue and cream facade, with deep orange terracotta roof tiles. It simply gleams in the sunshine.
The interior of Liechtenstein Palace has been adjusted to the needs of the Academy of Musical Arts. There are several concert halls and music salons, each boasting terrific acoustics. The main concert hall, Bohuslav Martinů Hall, has been refurbished with classical style seating.
Liechtenstein Palace is protected as a cultural monument of Czechia. With its rich musical heritage, and as the permanent home of the Academy, the building serves both as a music conservatory and as a venue for classical concerts. The chamber orchestras that perform the concerts are formed of musicians from the Prague Symphony Orchestra and Czech Philharmonic. In winter, Liechtenstein Palace is heated for the concerts.
Note: Liechtenstein Palace is not to be confused with another building of the same name on Kampa Island. This Liechtenstein Palace at the Lesser Town Square is the main one.
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