The gardens surrounding Troja Castle are once again drawing visitors as spring arrives in Prague.

Plum trees have started to bloom across the lower parterre, filling the Baroque grounds with shades of pink and purple.

The garden is one of the most distinctive in the Czech capital, not only because of its spring display, but also because of its unusual design.

The layout was inspired by the eight-pointed star in the coat of arms of the Šternberk family, the noble family linked to the castle’s history. The number eight appears repeatedly throughout the grounds, shaping both the paths and the planting scheme.

The upper part of the garden is laid out with low boxwood hedges, flower beds and two original Baroque fountains. A ramp once used by horse-drawn carriages leads from this section to the lower garden.

The lower garden is divided into eight triangular sections arranged in a square. Ornamental plum trees grow along the outer sections and are now covered in pink blossoms. At the centre stands the Neptune Fountain, built on the site of the original Baroque fountain.

Visitors can also find a range of sculptures and decorative features throughout the grounds. Among them are a garden theatre, ceremonial staircases, pergolas, terracotta vases, busts of emperors and several fountains.

Opening hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission costs 200 CZK for adults, 90 CZK for students and seniors, 50 CZK for children aged six to ten, and 450 CZK for families.

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