Bucovice Palace

Designed by Jacopo Strada and unimpressive on the outside, Bucovice Palace hides its treasures well, for it is the interior of this palace where many surprises are in store for the visitor. The main highlight is the interior courtyard. This courtyard has 90 columns and 540 relief carvings carried out by Elia Canavale and Antonio Silva. The images carved are battle scenes, coats of arms, fantasy animals and creatures, along with masks and musical instruments.

Also in the courtyard is an intricately carved fountain done in the mannerist style. It was designed by Giovanni Giacomo Tencalla and Pietro Materna carried out the work. Bucovice palace owners claim it is one of the most beautiful fountains in all of Europe, visitors can make their own assessment.

The interior of the palace was decorated in the late 16th Century and is very well preserved. One particular room is painted with a scene of hares taking revenge on mankind and their dogs.

The Renaissance garden in behind the palace is worth a visit as it is very well done with hedges in intricate designs and trees manicured in ornate designs.