In a city that has such an abundance of history and culture like Prague, there is so much to see and do that it can be difficult to prioritize the top attractions to visit while exploring this big historic city. The Czech National Gallery however is a must see attraction and should top the list for any traveler looking to get familiarized with the vast collection of art held here and the many interesting exhibits. This gallery holds many of the best Czech works of art and also is home to a wealth of great works from around the region which enjoys such great historical significance.
The exhibitions of the Czech National Gallery can be found a number of different sites which have become permanent exhibitions. Schwarzenberg Palace is one of these locations and this museum houses 160 sculptural exhibits, as well as 280 works of Renaissance and Baroque paintings. The ornately decorated building is an excellent place to take a tour as you are welcomed with incredible sculptures from the 18 th century before exploring the fine art gallery which will take your breath away.
Another location that displays European Art from the Classical Era through the Baroque Period is Sternberg Palace. With stunning works of art from Rome and Greece upon entry, the first floor goes on to display important pieces from the Mediterranean and Eastern European regions which are mostly 14 th through 16 th century pieces. On the second floor guests can view the works of Ribera, El Greco and Rembrandt among others and these works are of the 16 th through 18 th century in origin. The building is quite beautiful and well maintained and makes for an excellent attraction for art lovers.
The Covenant of St. George at the stunning Prague Castle is perhaps the most popular gallery for tourists looking to take a peek at some wonderful 19 th century art. The workings here show the emerging European trends in art which migrated seemingly west to east during this period and provided works linking to late 18 th century Bohemia. The cultural and social undertones during this period ring through and the works date from roughly 1790 through 1910.
For a look into Art of the Old World, Kinsky palace located conveniently in the main square of Old Town known for housing over 7,000 years of art. The permanent exhibition dedicated to the Art of Asia and the Ancient Mediterranean is one of the most popular exhibits in Old Town Prague and the Palace itself deserves mention as a work of art. The sheer enormity of great art here makes this gallery a must see attraction for lovers of ancient art or even for those fascinated with the relation of art to ancient life.
These main locations are all wonderful places to view the many works held under the Czech National Gallery distinction. Other locations where these works can be observed are at the covenant of St. Agnes of Bohemia, the House at the Black Madonna, Veletrzni Palace, Waldstein Riding School and Zdar nad Sazavou Castle which house various regional and global works which are nearly as impressive as the aforementioned collections.
