Morzin Palace Explained

Morzin Palace
Native Name:Morzinský palác
Map Type:Czech Republic Greater Prague
Coordinates:50.0883°N 14.4008°W
Building Type:Palace
Architectural Style:Prague High Baroque
Floor Count:2
Location:District of Malá Strana
Address:Nerudova Street 5/256, Prague
Start Date:1713
Completion Date:1714
Architect:Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel

Morzin Palace (Czech: Morzinský palác, German: Palais Morzin) is a baroque palace in Malá Strana, Prague, named after the Morzin family for whom it was built.

History

The previous town houses on the site were sold by Maximilian von Wallenstein to the Morzin family in 1668.[1] In 1713 Václav Morzin (1676–1737) commissioned Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel to create one palace on the site, and building work was completed the following year.[2] It remained in the Morzin family until 1881.[3]

Embassy of Romania

The Embassy of Romania in Prague is currently located at Morzin Palace, opposite the Italian Embassy. Its facade features two columns in the shape of chained Moors, a pun on the name of the building.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Morzin Palace . Embassy of Romania in Prague . 2015-03-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20040903152215/http://www.rouemb.cz/palat.html . 2004-09-03 . dead.
  2. Web site: Morzinský palác . Putování za Santinim . 2015-03-05 . Czech.
  3. Web site: Morzin Palace . Královská Cesta . 2015-03-05.