Prague - Troja Castle

(Local Name: Trojsky Zámek) The Troja Castle (Trojsky Zámek) was built in the late 17th Century for Count Vaclav Vojtech of Sternberk and designed by G. D. Orsi. This beautiful baroque castle, intended originally as a summer residence, contains an extraordinary interior, particularly the banqueting hall with murals depicting scenes of the Habsburgs accomplishments. Outside, the double staircase adorned with statues of deities, leads to the main entrance. The nicely laid out grounds, particularly the terrace gardens, were designed in the 19th Century. On display at the Troja Castle is a permanent exhibit of Czech art, primarily from the 19th Century.

Next to the castle is recently renovated Prague Zoo.