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Loan to Vienna

Loan of the Bruegel´s Haymaking 2019 sees the 450th anniversary of the death of Pieter Bruegel the Elder (c 1525/30 – 1569). To mark the occasion the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna is dedicating the world’s first ever major monograph exhibition to the artist widely regarded as the 16th century’s greatest Netherlandish painter. Just over forty paintings […]

Memento Mori

The new temporary exhibition Memento Mori Piranesi Room, Lobkowicz Palace, until 10 December 2018 Our team of curators prepared a new temporary exhibition called Memento Mori. Through the Middle Ages, as well as in the early modern history a motto Memento Mori (Remember that you have to die) was very often used and quoted. However, the […]

(Česky) PKF – LOBKOWICZ abonmá III.

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(Česky) 67. Dvořákova Nelahozeves

New festivals

New Autumn Festivals at Nelahozeves Castle This coming autumn, Nelahozeves Castle has prepared three entirely new events for visitors. Fairytale Celebration Saturday 27. 10. 2018 The castle will be closed for the winter, and so on the last Saturday of October, magical creatures will come to lock the exhibition with a large key. Come and […]

Autumn limited offers in Lobkowicz Palace

Don´t miss our limited offers in Lobkowicz Palace Autumn in Prague is magical. Plan your event in Lobkowicz Palace and enjoy the perfect view of colorful Prague. September and October 2018: Last call for special reduced rates for room rental of event space Free welcome drink for conference and gala dinner groups starting from min. […]

Castle Night 2018

Castle Night Saturday 25 August 2018 from 6 p.m. This year’s Castle Night at Nelahozeves Castle is called “Castle under the Stars”, a night of swing music, wine, and style.  Families with children are welcome to visit between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. PROGRAM: Thematic tours Performance by swing band Adéla Zejfartová a Sunny Swing […]

(Česky) Loučení s prázdninami na zámku Nelahozeves

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PKF-Lobkowicz series

CONDUCTOR’S SOLO: EMMANUEL VILLAUME PKF – LOBKOWICZ 2018 Donor Series Wednesday 12 September 2018, Lobkowicz Palace  PKF – Prague Philharmonia Jan Fišer – violin Emmanuel Villaume – conductor STORIES FROM THE ARTS 2018 III. 6.00 pm Welcome drink and tour of the exhibition 6.30 pm Stories from the Arts – Petr Slouka reveals more musical treasures […]

(Česky) Prázdninový provoz vinného pavilonu

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(Česky) Zlato pro Pinot!

Summer time at the Nelahozeves Castle

Summer holidays at Nelahozeves Castle This summer, there are a number of exciting new options for visitors to enjoy, from exploring the castle through new tours, tasting delicious food, and enjoying nature near the castle. New thematic tours: Renaissance Architecture tour from the castle courtyard Now all architecture and history fans can enjoy all the […]

Athanasius Kircher

The new temporary exhibition Athanasius Kircher Piranesi Room, Lobkowicz Palace, until September 2018 Athanasius Kircher (1602–1680) was a Baroque polymath, author of numerous opulent books on orientalism, geology, music, mathematics, linguistic and many other fields. His works were largely published in imposing lavishly illustrated folio volumes, which became the key to his reputation. Discover his Egyptological and […]

(Česky) Divadlo pro děti

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Picnic menu 2018 at the Nelahozeves Castle

(Česky) Roudnické vinobraní 2018

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Roudnice vinařskou obcí

Roudnice nad Labem se stala vinařskou obcí Na základě vyhlášky č.80/2018, která stanovuje seznam vinařských podoblastí, vinařských obcí a viničních tratí, a která nabyla účinnost 5. 6. 2018 se Roudnice nad Labem stala vinařskou obcí. Na tento symbolický titul čekalo město celou novodobou historii a to přesto, že je staletí spojeno s vínem, a že v jeho […]

May Spotlight

Spotlight: The transformation of the North Bohemian landscape Monday 21 May 2018 | 5 pm | Canaletto Room | Lobkowicz Palace Mgr. Alena Beránková from the North Bohemian Gallery of Fine Arts in Litoměřice will introduce the theme of 19th-century landscape painting in North Bohemia. The paintings bear witness to the transformation of society together with […]

New temporary exhibition

Women graphic artists in the 17th century Piranesi´s salon, Lobkowicz Palace, until 25. 6. 2018 The new temporary exhibition uncovers art of women graphic artists. History of graphic art The woodcut (relief printing) is the oldest graphic technique. People knew this technique during the Middle Ages. Religious amulets were printed this way in China in […]

PKF – LOBKOWICZ abonmá 2018: Setkání II

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(Česky) Koncert v roudnické zámecké kapli

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April Spotlight Talk

World of Tiled Stoves Monday 16 April 2018 | 5 pm | Balcony Room | Lobkowicz Palace On April 16th, the curator of the World of Tiled Stoves exhibition at the Regional Museum in Most, Mgr. Jitka Šrejbrová, Ph.D., will give visitors a glimpse into a world with a long history and future – into a […]

Ornithological literature

Ornithological literature in the Nelahozeves Castle As most aristocratic libraries, The Lobkowicz Library is particularly rich in encyclopedic literature, from which the most attractive are books on nature. The new rotating book exhibition at Nelahozeves Castle will introduce a selection of 17th and 18th-century publications on ornithology with beautiful illustrations of both European and exotic […]

Lobkowicz salon V.

Lobkowicz salon V.: Ensemble Fiorello Monday,  16 April 2018, 6 pm, Concert Hall of the Lobkowicz Palace Performing: Magdalena Malá – violin Jana Vavřínková – viola Helena Matyášová – violoncello Ensemble Fiorello (“little flower” in Italian) is a Czech female chamber group specializing in early music performed on original period instruments, or their copies. The ensemble was […]

Junior Curator Program 2018

Junior Curator Program 2018 On March 7th we started the 8th season of the Junior Curator Program. This year we welcomed three different Prague schools to the Lobkowicz Palace: the International School of Prague, Deutsche Schule Prague, and Mensa Gymnásium. During the month of March, almost 100 students will act as curators, measuring, weighing and […]

Concert in the Lobkowicz Palace

The Opening Concert of the “Barokní podvečery” Thursday, March 15, 2018, 7:00 p.m. Lobkowicz Palace  Tomáš Král – Baritone Collegium Marianum Jana Semerádová – Artistic Director, Flautist Lenka Torgersen – Concert Master The first concert LEÇONS DE TÉNÈBRES will showcase this unique musical genre typical of 17th-century French Tenebrae services. Literally translated as lessons of darkness, the […]

March Spotlight Talk

Spotlight talk about Correspondence between Zdeněk Vojtěch Lobkowicz and Polyxena Lobkowicz Monday 19 March 2018 | 5 p.m. | Lobkowicz-Rožmberk Room | Lobkowicz Palace This time, Soňa Černocká, Curator of The Lobkowicz Library & Archives, will present the content of letter between husband and wife Zdeněk Vojtěch Lobkowicz and Polyxena Lobkowicz. Zdeněk Vojtěch Popel, 1st Prince Lobkowicz […]

Lobkowicz Salon IV.

I Dilettanti in the Lobkowicz Palace Monday, 19 March 2018, 18:00, Balcony Room of the Lobkowicz Palace I Dilettanti  at the Lobkowicz Palace The madrigal ensemble I Dilettanti will perform a program of Renaissance music for the fourth installment of the Lobkowicz Salon. I Dilettanti was founded in 2015 by Čeněk Svoboda and his colleagues with […]

(Česky) PKF – Lobkowicz abonmá

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(Česky) Dvořákovy hudební slavnosti

Opening of the Castle Season in Nelahozeves

Opening of the Castle Season in Nelahozeves Saturday 24. 3. 2018 from 9 am to 5 pm Winter is almost over and what better way to come out of hibernation than with a trip for the whole family! After carefully cleaning off the locks, we want to celebrate the opening of the castle gate to […]

Opening of the Season at Střekov Castle

Opening of the Season at Střekov Castle Saturday 24 March 2018 from 10:30 am to 5 pm After many frosty months waiting for spring, we will, at last, re-open the castle gates to guests from near and far Program: Guided tours of the castle every hour starting at 11:00 Olden music and historical fencing demonstrations throughout […]

February Spotlight Talk

Spotlight talk about Music in the Lobkowicz Family and the Lobkowicz Music Collection Monday 19 February 2018 | 5 p.m. | Beethoven Room | Lobkowicz Palace The upcoming lecture from our Spotlight series about the relationship between the Lobkowicz family and the arts will concentrate on the musical activities of particular members of the Lobkowicz family. As […]

Lobkowicz salon III.

Lobkowicz salon presents Einfach Kvartet Monday,  19 February 2018, 6 p.m., Balcony Room of the Lobkowicz Palace The third concert of the Lobkowicz Salon, where we showcase talented young artists, will bring to the Balcony Room Einfach Kvartet – string quartet of Kristýna Salátová, Filip Šefl (violin), Zuzana Kacafírková (viola) a  Jitka Fantová (violoncello) Program: J. […]

January Spotlight Talk

January Spotlight Talk: Piranesi – Romantic graphic artist of the 18th century Monday, 22 January 2018, 5 p.m., Piranesi Room – Lobkowicz Palace This time, the curator Lucie Němečková will talk about one of the most prominent graphic artists of the 18th century. Giovanni Batista Piranesi (1720-1778) produced beautiful engravings that drew on his knowledge […]

Lobkowicz Salon presents

Consortium Conservatorium: Concert of The Recorder Ensemble of the Prague Conservatory Concert Hall of the Lobkowicz Palace, 22 January 2018, 6 p.m. The second concert of the Lobkowicz Salon, where we showcase talented young artists, will bring to the Concert Hall students of the Recorder Ensemble of the Prague Conservatory. The musicians K. Mydlářová, A. Šteflová, B. […]

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours of Lobkowicz Palace

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours of Lobkowicz Palace Sunday, 24 December: closed Monday, 25 December: 11am – 5pm Tuesday, 26 December: 11am – 5pm Sunday, 31 December: 10am- 4pm Monday, 1 January 2018: noon – 6pm

Burnacini: A Master of theatre miracles

Burnacini: A Master of theatre miracles Lobkowicz Palace – Piranesi Room, December 18 – March 16 The Lobkowicz Library presents two engravings of spectacular stage designs by the Imperial architect and theatre engineer Ludovico Ottavio Burnacini (1636–1707).  The representative engravings come from printed librettos for „feste teatrali“ Il pomo d’oro (1668) and La monarchia latina trionfante (1678). Spotlight talk on this […]

The winner of a gingerbread contest

The Gingerbread Decorating Contest has a winner! No wonder you can smell the spicy aroma of gingerbread across the entire Advent Festival at Nelahozeves Castle – children team up to decorate more than 200 gingerbread cookies over the course of the weekend! Nearly 125 children competed this year, and so the selection was not easy. […]

Lobkowicz Salon opens its doors

Lobkowicz Salon opens its doors: The Subito Chamber Choir’s Lamb and Rose Christmas Concert Concert Hall of the Lobkowicz Palace, 18 December 2017, 6pm As in the days of Josef František Maxmilián of Lobkowicz, the House of Lobkowicz will welcome young talents of the Subito Chamber Choir to the Palace for a special holiday evening. Who […]

Brand new House of Lobkowicz App

Brand new House of Lobkowicz App Download our brand new app House of Lobkowicz and get your personal audioguide of Lobkowicz Palace. Application, available for Androids,  also includes important information of all Lobkowicz properties. Download here or scan QR code below.  

Loan to The Northern Bohemia Gallery of Fine Art in Litoměřice

From  afar / from near:  Landscape painting in Northern Bohemia The Northern Bohemia Gallery of Fine Art in Litoměřice  8. 12. 2017–4. 3. 2018 The Lobkowicz family has maintained a prominent presence in Northern Bohemia for over 500 years. Therefore, it is not surprising that their collection includes many landscapes from the region. Previously a beautiful […]

(Česky) Hovory o umění

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(Česky) Předvánoční revue s legendární Soňou Červenou

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PKF – Lobkowicz Series 2017

4th Concert of PKF – Lobkowicz Series 2017 The Final Fanfare | 6pm | November 20 | Lobkowicz Palace The trumpet has been forever used for celebratory fanfares and signalling in battles, to open banquets and announce the arrival of a ruler. In the hands of Gábor Boldoczki all the instrument’s attributes, along with stunning […]

LOAN TO THE NATIONAL GALLERY

Loan to the National Gallery The Lobkowicz Collections has lent two paintings and a manuscript to the exhibition Archduke Ferdinand II Habsburg. Renaissance ruler and patron saint between Prague and Innsbruck, which will be held at the Valdštejn Riding School in Prague from 3 November 2017 to 25 February 2018.  The exhibition reflects the international […]

(Česky) Ukončení sezóny vinného pavilonu

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New Temporary Exhibition

Gerardus Mercator: Atlas The temporary book exhibition placed in Piranesi´s Room introduces hand-coloured copperplate maps from the famous world atlas compiled by the Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator (1512–1594). Mercator was one of the most important mapmakers of all time. He widely influenced geography by developing a new map projection system, now called the “Mercator projection”. His globes […]

(Česky) Vítězka dýňové soutěže

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Armorial Book from the Lobkowicz Library

Armorial Book from the Lobkowicz Library in the exhibition “Ulrich Creutz – The Myth: Visual Culture in Kadaň under Jan Hasištejn Lobkowicz 15 September – 19 November 2017 The Lobkowicz Library, with its ca 65.000 volumes, represents the largest and most precious castle library in the Czech Republic. The library history dates back to the […]

(Česky) Roudnické vinobraní 2017

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3rd Concert of PKF – Lobkowicz abonmá 2017

3rd Concert of PKF – Lobkowicz abonmá 2017  

October Spotlight Talk

October Spotlight Talk: Princely Armory October 6, 2017  | 1 pm  |  Nelahozeves Castle Weapons convey the relationship between art and power more clearly than any other part of the Princely Collections. Most of the arms exhibited in Nelahozeves Castle were produced between 1650 -1750 in European and Czech workshops, which were renowned throughout Central Europe […]

(Česky) Světový den turismu

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(Česky) Zámecké dýňování

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(Česky) Podzimní otevírací doba vinného pavilonu

Spotlight Talk

Spotlight Talk: Beethoven Symphony No. 4 and 5 Friday, September 8, 1 pm, Lobkowicz Palace – Beethoven´s Room Two of Beethoven’s top symphonic works have a close connection with the Lobkowicz family. Beethoven dedicated Symphony No. 4, one of the most recognizable works of classical music, to his patron Joseph Franz Maximilian Lobkowicz in 1808. Symphony […]

(Česky) Koncert k oslavě 176. výročí narození Antonína Dvořáka

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(Česky) Program Hradozámecké noci

Střekov pro děti

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Gallant Conversations

 Gallant Conversations Lobkowicz Palace, August 2, 2017 For the last 400 years the Lobkowicz Palace has hosted creative minds and been a site of artistic dialogue. Members of the Lobkowicz Family have been active musicians, great patrons, and collectors of music scores and instruments. Continuing our legacy of patronage, the Palace invites you to experience […]

Střekov’s musical summer

Střekov’s musical summer Střekov’s musical summer is already inherently part of the traditional holiday events in Ústí nad Orlicí. You can enjoy interesting music performers beginning the 4th of August at Střekov Castle. Tickets can be purchased at the castle box office or book by phone at +420 475 530 682 or by e-mail strekov@lobkowicz.cz.

Castle Night

Swing into the Night with the taste of rum and chocolate Saturday 26. 8. 2017 How does it the castle look at night? Ours is alive with swing rhythms! Come join us on Saturday, August 26, 2017, for the biggest attraction of the summer. Run tastings and chocolate pairings are offered for adults. For young […]

Opening Hours have changed

Change of the Lobkowicz Palace opening hours Our weekend opening hours have changed! We are ready to welcome you to see our collections of historical significance from 9 am on Saturdays and Sundays.

Holiday opening hours of the wine pavilion

Holiday opening hours of the wine pavilion During the holidays, our wine house at the Roudnice Castle is open daily from 10 am to 7 pm. Enjoy the warm summer days along with refreshing pink wines, including the latest Frizzante. Be sure to visit! More about our wines here.

Special Winter Offer for Groups

Special Winter Offer for Groups: Minimum Consumption Valid for events in the Lobkowicz Palace from 15 January until 31 March 2018 Minimum requested number of guests: 75 Package includes rental fee of our beautiful event spaces (a concrete room to be specified), 3 course gala menu or festive buffet, basic beverage package, welcome drink and entrance to our […]

Picnic menu 2017 at Nelahozeves Castle

Picnic menu at Nelahozeves Castle We offer a range of picnic baskets for this year (2017). Practical information Picnic baskets must be ordered and paid for no later than 2 days in advance of the event, and orders must include details of the date, time, number of people and type of picnic package. Picnics can […]

The patronage of the grapevine head

The patronage of the grapevine head The Lobkowicz Palace Winery at Roudnice on the river Elbe offers the opportunity to become a vineyard patron. In front of Roudnice Castle, the last 100 unsponsored heads of the newly planted vineyards need patronage. The benefits include: – A lasting patronage of three years for a single head […]

Roudnice Wine Tasting

Taste wines from Czech winemakers! Roudnice tastings focuses on the promotion and presentation of exclusively Czech wineries, winemakers and malovinaři(?). Each visitor has the opportunity to taste wines from across the wine region of Bohemia, personally meet the winemaker, and purchase local bottled wine. Individuals can sample and subsequently purchase wines from the winemakers. During […]

Why are Black Madonnas black?

Spotlight Talk: Why are Black Madonnas black? Friday June 2, at 3 pm, Nelahozeves Castle A 15-minute talk discussing the popularity of the Black Madonna and her coloring will be prepared and presented by the curator of our art collections, Lucie Němečková. The questions of origin, respect and iconography of the Black Madonna are very […]

Children’s Day at Střekov Castle

Children’s Day at Střekov Castle The last Sunday of May at Střekov Castle is children’s day! Come celebrate with us in honor of kids and young children with a feast and many fun games. You and your children will surely be entertained by Svata’s Dividlo or Gladiator Vlcek, various art workshops and competitions, and even […]

Luther! 95 Schätze – 95 Menschen

Altar Panel on Loan to the Exhibition Luther! 95 Schätze – 95 Menschen At Wittenberg, the original place of the Reformation and the scene of Martin Luther’s most important acts, a double exhibition is presented. The first part takes a closer look at the history of the Lutheran Church, and on Luther’s significant impact on […]

Concert at Nelahozeves Castle

Concert at Nelahozeves Castle May 28, 2017 at 4 pm, in the Knight’s Hall We invite all classical music lovers to enjoy the annual performance by The Hague Chamber Music Ensemble. Each year this Dutch ensemble visits the Czech Republic inspired by the musical support of the guests. For this occasion, they will play compositions […]

Wine pavilion to be open again!

Wine pavilion to be open again! Starting April 29, we will be re-launched the wine pavilion in the garden of the Lobkowicz Castle in Roudnice. We are happy to welcome you every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday throughout the months of May, June and September, from 10 am to 7 pm. Combine your trip to […]

Temporary exhibition

Václav Hollar and his connection to Thomas Howard of Arundel´s collection During month of May, The Lobkowicz Palace’s Piranesi Room will display a temporary exhibition  featuring a collection of graphics by Czech etcher Václav Hollar (1607-1677). His works illustrate part of the collection belonging to his patron, Thomas Howard of Arundel (1585-1646). Hollar followed his benefactor […]

Spotlight Talk in Nelahozeves Castle

Spotlight Talk in Nelahozeves Castle We invite all art lovers to a talk with our collection curator Lucie Němečkové, on the theme of Johan Elias Ridinger’s The Boar Hunt. This art talks makes a great addition to a tour of the collection. Friday, May 12, 2017, 1 pm Johann Elias Ridinger (1698-1767), together with Jean-Baptiste Oudry […]

RunTour in Ústí nad Labem

Lobkowicz Events Management partners with the RunTour in Ústí nad Labem The premiere of RunTour, touring the Czech Republic for several years now, took place last year in Ústí nad Labem. The feedback was so positive that the coordinators decided to organize a second run. You can look forward to the event scheduled to take […]

Cooperation with Litacka

Discount 40% on entrance ticket with Litacka Take advantage of Litacka and visit the Lobkowicz Palace and its collections with a 40% discount on admission. More information here.  

2nd concert of PKF – Lobkowicz abonmá

2nd concert of PKF – Lobkowicz abonmá Archives of The Lobkowicz Treasury accompanied by famous piano concerts The program for the evening includes irresistible piano concerts by Andrew von Oeyen, the famous Piano Concerto by Mozart in A Major, and a compelling piece by Beethoven. The Vranic Symphony is one of the many treasures of […]

Pottery festival

15th edition of Pottery festival is coming! Nelahozeves Castle will organize the 15th edition Pottery and Craft festival the last weekend of the month, on April 29 and 30. The Knight’s Hall will feature live theater and concerts, horseshoe fittings will be demonstrated in front of the castle, birds of prey will be flying over […]

Spotlight Talk at the Nelahozeves Castle

Spotlight Talk at Nelahozeves Castle This time the theme revolves around what’s happening in the grass WHEN: April 21, 2017 at 1 pm WHERE: Princess’s Bedroom, Nelahozeves Castle Johann Falch (1687-1727) was a German painter, whose work includes the still-life style called Sottobosco. Our Art Talk will discuss the meaning of this term, and the connection […]

The Castle Season

The castle season starts on Saturday, March 25th! Come together to celebrate the arrival of spring and the beginning of the castle season! In particular, young children can enjoy plenty of fun and adventure starting at 9am. Program: Tours provided featuring guides in period costume Children’s tours Creative workshops in the Arcade Hall Children’s Theater […]

Winners of the Gingerbread decorating Competition!

Winners of the Gingerbread decorating Competition! Like every year at the Advent Festival at Nelahozeves Castle, children participated in a gingerbread workshop. The winners received a family ticket to the Pottery Festival on 29th – 30th April 2017. Congratulations to the winners! You can admire their creations below. Havlínová Veronika, 10 years old, Mělník Malíková […]

Baroque Eves

Baroque Eves – 7th Cycle of Concerts of Old Music 2. – 28. 12. 2017 This year, Collegium Marianum is organizing the 17th edition of the Baroque Eve partnered with Lobkowicz Events Management. Their thematic dramaturgy and close connection with the historical spaces of ancient Prague in collaboration with Baroque Everests is a unique project in […]

Talk and book signing

Talk and book signing with Marie Ryantová, author of Polyxena of Lobkowicz We cordially invite you to a special talk celebrating the publication of the Major Figures in Czech History book Marie Ryantová: POLYXENA  Z  LOBKOVIC Obdivovaná i nenáviděná první dáma království (Polyxena of Lobkowicz: Admired and Despised First Lady of the Kingdom) Wednesday, 29 […]

Members only Event

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Fancy Rosé Wine?

Fancy rosé wine? Whether you plan to celebrate with a loved one or not, 14 February is a great date for opening a bottle of rosé from Lobkowicz Castle Roudnice nad Labem. From 10 to 14 February when purchasing Blue Portugal Rosa 2015 or Svatovavřinecké Rose 2015, you will receive a 20 CZK discount on […]

PKF Lobkowicz abonmá

PKF Lobkowicz abonmá A new PKF – Prague Philharmonia subscription series, created in close collaboration with the Lobkowicz family: four magical evenings in the intimate and special environment of the Lobkowicz Palace with the PKF – Prague Philharmonia. On offer are concerts featuring top soloists, as well as stories about the Lobkowicz collections presented by […]

A New Interactive Screen

A New Interactive Screen A new interactive screen has been installed in the Beethoven Room of Lobkowicz Palace that allows visitors to view several important pieces of music located in the Lobkowicz Music Archive. Parts and scores displayed in the Beethoven Room have been selected for the interactive installation: Beethoven’s 3rd and 4th symphonies, Haydn’s oratorio […]

Saturdays at the Nelahozeves Castle

Opening Hours of Nelahozeves Castle in Winter Months Nelahozeves Castle is open every Saturday from 9 am until 5 pm. Children tours start at 11 am and 2 pm. We are looking forward to meeting you there!

Spotlight Talk

Spotlight Talk: Music composed by Anton Wranitzky for the birthdays of the 7th Prince Lobkowicz WHEN: 12 January 2017 from 1pm WHERE: Piranesi´s Room, the first floor WHO: music expert Petr Slouka This time, Petr Slouka is going to present music composed by Anton Wranitzky (1762–1820), the Czech composer, violin player and music teacher who belongs […]

Christmas Opening Hours of the Winery

Christmas and New Year’s Winery Opening Hours – 26.12.2016 closed 27.12.2016 closed 28.12.2016 8:00 – 14:00 29.12.2016 closed 30.12.2016 8:00 – 14:00 – 6.1.2017 closed From January 9, 2017 normal opening hours return.

PF 2017

We wish all our guests and business clients Merry Christmas and happy new year 2017.  

New temporary exhibition

Composto per il giorno natalizio di Sua Altezza… Music composed by Anton Wranitzky for the birthdays of the 7th Prince Lobkowicz The works of the Czech composer Antonín Vranický (1762–1820) are played rather rarely today. He, however, belongs to the most remarkable authors of the Viennese classicism. Antonín Vranický dedicated most of his career in music to service to the […]

Give art for Christmas

Give art for Christmas Make your friend or family member a benefactor of a hidden treasure from the Lobkowicz Collections. A gift to the general fund supports a range of needs, including those relating to the accessibility, maintenance, storage and security of The Collections, as well as the preservation, conservation, research and presentation of specific […]

A membership as a Christmas gift to all art lovers

Give a gift of membership, a year full of noble art and history Be different this Christmas and give an experience for entire year. Membership is an excellent way to support The Lobkowicz Collections while taking advantage of exclusive benefits available only to Members. Find more information about all types of membership here.

Opening hours during Christmas

Opening hours at the Lobkowicz Palace during Christmas 2016 and New Year 2017 Please be informed that there are changes in the opening hours of Lobkowicz Palace during Christmas 2016 and New Year 2017. Date Museum & Boutique Café 23.12. 10:00 – 18:00 10:00 – 18:00 24.12. Closed 11:00 – 15:00 25.12. 11:00 – 17:00 11:00 – […]

School Program ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS TOOLS

Education Program ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS TOOLS “Christ was born, Lord, cheerful.” Christmas is one of the most beautiful times of year. There are family gatherings, carols are sung and children look forward to presents; however the origin of these traditions is not well-known. This education program will discuss the advent and Christmas tradition, targeting young children. […]

The winners of the Castle quiz

The Winners of the Castle Quiz We are happy to present the winners who accurately answered the questions of the quiz on the Night of Castles, 27 August 2016. The correct answer to which composer was supported by Josef František Maxmilián, the 7th Prince of Lobkowicz, was Ludwig van Beethoven. Winners: Karel Poživil, Česká Lípa […]

Adventní slavnosti 26. a 27. listopadu 2016

Adventní slavnosti na Zámku Nelahozeves 26. – 27. listopadu 2016 Velmi populární Adventní slavnosti nabízejí každý rok kromě báječných vánočních trhů také adventní koncerty a zábavná představení pro děti. Během slavností probíhá i řada workshopů, například řemeslný workshop nebo zdobení perníčků, které je často zábavou pro celou rodinu. Kromě přehlídky oblíbených pokrmů české sváteční kuchyně a vánočních […]

Christmas Present Idea

Christmas Present Ideas Looking for an original gift for a wine lover? Give the gift of patronage. Sponsor a head of grapevine at the Roudnice Castle Vineyard. The vineyards were newly planted in 2016 as a part of the  Lobkowicz Castle gardens facing Karlovo náměstí. The joint collaboration of planting the vineyard with the Lobkowicz […]

Children’s Interactive Tours

Children’s Interactive Tours: The Life of Nobility n a Child’s Shoes Friday to Sunday 28.-30.10.2016 Guided tours are available at 11am and 2pm. Take advantage of the festive weekend and head over to the children’s interactive tour “The Life of Nobility in a Child’s Shoes” at Nelahozeves Castle. During the tour, children learn about the […]

Spotlight Talk

Spotlight Talk – Haydn´s Oratorio The Creation Regular 15-minute talk about art…. WHEN: 1 pm, Wednesday, 2 November 2016 WHERE: Beethoven´s Room at the Lobkowicz Palace WHO: Petr Slouka, a historic music expert Oratorio The Creation, considered to be one of the highlights of Haydn’s oeuvre, became immensely popular soon after its premiere in 1798. […]

Special Guest Jonquil O’Reilly

Special Guest Jonquil O’Reilly On Friday, 7 October, a specialist in Old Master Paintings at Sotheby’s, Jonquil O’Reilly has a passion for period fashion and writes on the subject for Sotheby’s Magazine and Harper’s Bazaar. She uses clothing and textiles as a means of enhancing the understanding of paintings and contextualizes portrait sitters by the garments that […]

4th Pumpkin Carving

4th Pumpkin Carving at Nelahozeves Castle has its winner The most original pumpkins were created by Mrs. Renata and her son Janicek from Prague, who won a family ticket at the Advent Festivities on November 26-27, 2016. The runners-up were: Kristyna Ďulíková from Janova nad Nisou, Lenka Malečková from Prague, Lukáš Král from Budyně nad […]

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION

The Temporary Contemporary II Exhibition has been extended until 31st October 2016 The Temporary Contemporary II Exhibition, placed in Rococo and Music halls, has been extended until 31st October 2016. Admission for this exhibition is free of charge. The main motif of the Ivan Pinkava´s photographs are designs by talented fashion designer Oldřich Vojta.

THE WINNER OF THE CHILD’S CULTURAL QUIZ

Night of Castles: THE WINNER OF THE CHILD’S CULTURAL QUIZ On August 27th, visitors to the castle showcase participated in the Children’s Quiz at the festival for a prize of three family tickets to Chateau Pumping, which takes place on October 15th. All young visitors chose their ticket, and those with the correct response won the […]

4th Annual Pumpkin Festival

4th Annual Pumpkin Festival Before the end of the season, we have prepared the 4th Pumpkin Festival for all lovers of autumn and pumpkins. This event will take place on Saturday, October 15th, 2016, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Courtyard activities: Carving and decorating pumpkins – You can enter your pumpkin into the photo competition. The […]

Painting restauration completed

Portrait of Emperor Ferdinand I could be seen back in the exposition of the Lobkowicz Palace after a successful conservation treatment. The painting is the last full-length portrait of the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia Ferdinand I (1503—1564). Born in Spain, Ferdinand I was the first Habsburg to whom the members of the Lobkowicz family served. The […]

Harvest has started!

GETTING STARTED Today we start harvesting grapes. If the weather continues, you can look forward to delicious wines!

Roudnice Grape Harvest

Roudnice Grape Harvest In spite of the weather, this year’s Roudnice vintage was successful. The attendance was abundant and the burchak (wine made from the first grape harvest) flowed. We thank all who have came to support us and enjoy a rich cultural program.

Spotlight Talk

Haydn’s Oratorio The Creation – Vienna and Roudnice Oratorio The Creation, considered to be one of the highlights of Haydn’s oeuvre, became immensely popular soon after its premiere in 1798. The popularity of the composition spread quickly also through Bohemia, particularly thanks to Josef František Maxmilián, 7th Prince Lobkowicz. The Prince himself later sang the […]

Sale of “burchak”

Sale of “burchak” Roudnice “burchak” opened for sale in the winery Wednesday September 14, 2016. Be the first to sample this year’s burchak! If you have not made it out yet, stop on Saturday. For the entire day at each of the Roudnice vintage stores, you will find our booths and selected wines. Admission ticket […]

Temporary Contemporary II

Nothing Will Come of Nothing. Speak Again. Temporary Contemporary II continues the successful exhibition project of The Lobkowicz Collections of 2015, comparing the artworks of current artists with those of the Old Masters. Moreover, the second year presents the works of the world-renowned photographer Ivan Pinkava (b. 1961) and the talented fashion designer Oldřich Vojta […]

Polyxena, The Lady blessed with a high intellect

It is well known that the private correspondence between Polyxena, born Pernstein (1566–1642), and her second husband Zdeněk Vojtěch Popel, Prince Lobkowicz, survives mostly in Spanish. But apart from the tongue of her mother, Polyxena also used other languages, including Czech, in her documents. Her Czech correspondence with the Moravian intellectual Karel the Elder of Žerotín (1564–1636) is […]

Loan to the exhibition Dientzenhofers and Loreto

The Story of Loreto Facade at Prague Loreto Prague Loreto is one of the most popular sights in Prague and the history of its façade is the main theme of the 2016 annual exhibition. The Lobkowicz Collections contributed to this exhibition by a facsimile of unpublished copper engraving featuring festively decorated Loreto façade and by […]

Roudnice Grape Harvest 2016

Roudnice Grape Harvest 17.9.2016 Join us and taste the first “burcak” from our vineyards in addition to a rich cultural program is offered: In two sessions, between 11:00 and 23:00, more than twenty bands and performers will be showcased. You can look forward to Wohnout, Perut, Tear, David Kraus, Miru Šmajdu & Terrapii or Mig […]

Wine Pavilion Opening Times 2016

Wine Pavilion Opening Times 2016 From 29 August 2016 to 30 September 2016 we are happy to welcome you to our wine-tasting pavilion on weekends between 10:00 and 19:00. The wine pavilion is located in the lower part of the castle garden and is accessible directly from Charles Square. We look forward to your visit.

(Česky) Novinky v nabídce vinařství

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Fratava is a Regional Product

Fratava is a Regional Product! Fratava is the trademark brand of the Czech Central Mountains, and it is no wonder – four of the approximately seven hectares in the Czech Republic of this plant variety are in our vineyard and region. In addition, Fratava, like all of our other wines, is produced largely with handmade […]

Visit the Wonderland Castle

Visit the Wonderland Castle Come and see the Nelahozeves Castle in winter! The season lasts until the end of March, with opening hours every Saturday from 9am to 5pm, including the 2nd Christmas Holiday on December 26 and January 2, 2016. Adults can explore the castle exhibition “View of the noble Lobkowicz family” and children’s […]

Children’s tours

Children’s tours Visit Nelahozeves Castle during your holidays and choose from various activities especially for families with children. Everyday in July and August, children’s tours of “The Life of a Noble in Children’s Shoes” are being prepared for children aged 4 to 12. The tours will focus on children’s’ activities at the castle in the […]

New temporary exhibition: Exotic Fauna and Flora in 17th-Century Books

The Dutch East India Company was established in 1602 to compete with the Portuguese in regard to trade with Southeast Asia. Over the next two centuries the Netherlands nearly eclipsed all its rivals in the lucrative Asian trade. Similarly, the Dutch West India Company was founded in 1621 to operate in the Americas, the Caribbean, […]

Painting on loan to the Belvedere in Vienna

A Cabinet of Curiosities, painted by the Flemish artist Cornelis de Baellieur (1607–1671), is on loan to the exhibition Princely Splendour. The Power of Pomp (Fürstenglanz – Die Macht der Pracht), organized by the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere in Vienna. This painting taken from the Lobkowicz Collections reflects the ideal assortment of the 17th century art […]