Designed by Viennese court architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach in 1713, the Clam-Gallas Palace is one of the most extravagantly baroque buildings in Prague, decorated with sculptures and frescoes depicting scenes of ancient mythology. The 1st floor houses exhibitions staged by the Prague City Archives, while the courtyard and Marble Hall (visited by Mozart and Beethoven) host performances by Opera Barocca.
Clam-Gallas Palace
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