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Star Summer Palace (Letohrádek Hvězda)
CultureVisit: ~60 min
Renaissance summer palace with a six-pointed star plan, commissioned in the mid-16th century by Archduke Ferdinand of Tyrol. It stands in the centre of Hvězda park, a former hunting reserve, in the Břevnov district. Inside there is Renaissance stucco decoration and an exhibition devoted to the Battle of White Mountain.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Star Summer Palace (Letohrádek Hvězda): 3 missions
- Stroll through Hvězda park to the summer palaceWalk the tree-lined avenues of the park until you reach the summer palace.
- Admire the Renaissance stucco insideEnter the main hall and look at the vaults and walls covered in stucco reliefs.
- Walk around the summer palace and find its star-shaped planWalk right round the building and notice how its points repeat on every side.
Near Star Summer Palace (Letohrádek Hvězda)
Břevnov Monastery2.2 km awayVilla Müller3.9 km awayStrahov Stadium4.4 km awayStrahov Monastery Brewery4.4 km awayStrahov Monastery4.6 km awayLoreto Shrine, Prague4.7 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Star Summer Palace (Letohrádek Hvězda)?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Star Summer Palace (Letohrádek Hvězda)?
Stroll through Hvězda park to the summer palace, Admire the Renaissance stucco inside and Walk around the summer palace and find its star-shaped plan.
What is there to see near Star Summer Palace (Letohrádek Hvězda)?
Břevnov Monastery (2.2 km), Villa Müller (3.9 km) and Strahov Stadium (4.4 km).
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