Join us for a peaceful walking tour of the Wallenstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada) in Prague, beautifully captured in 4K HDR ASMR. Step into the enchanting Wallenstein Garden, a baroque masterpiece nestled in the heart of Prague. As we stroll through this historic garden, you'll be surrounded by lush greenery, stunning sculptures, and elegant architecture. This serene oasis, part of the Wallenstein Palace complex, perfectly escapes the city's hustle and bustle. Admire the meticulously maintained hedges, tranquil fountains, and ornate pavilions that make this garden a true gem of Prague. The high-quality 4K HDR visuals and soothing ASMR sounds will make you feel as if you are walking through the garden, experiencing its tranquillity and beauty firsthand. Whether you're a lover of history and architecture or simply seeking a moment of relaxation, this tour of Wallenstein Garden provides a delightful and immersive experience. Join us and discover the hidden charm of one of Prague's most exquisite gardens.
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Wallenstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada)
This strictly geometrically designed early Baroque garden was created in parallel with the construction of the Wallenstein Palace from 1623 to 1629. At first sight, one is drawn to the massive sala pavilion, unprecedented at the time of its construction, and an artificial cave with stalactites (grotto). In summer, the garden is the venue for concerts and theatrical performances.
The Valdštejn garden is probably the first palace garden in Prague built in connection with the palace object. It belongs to the Valdštejn Palace No. 17, accessible from the square Valdštejnské náměstí, No. 4. A Strictly geometrical garden representing early Baroque spreads between the palace, the Valdštejn Riding School, and Letenská Street, enclosed by a wall. Its surface area is 1.7 ha. The palace complex, including the garden, was built in 1623 - 1630. Albrecht of Valdštejn, the imperial army general of Ferdinand II, created the premises in place of 25 houses, 7 gardens, a brick kiln, and other land plots.
The construction was carried out with Giovani Pieroni, Andrea Spezza, and Nicolo Sebregondi. Sala terrena adjoining the Valdštejn Palace was completed in 1629. Its walls are decorated with frescoes and stuccoes by Baccio Bianco with themes from the Trojan War. The frescoes were damaged by the later re-painting in 1853 (painter named Friebel). Sala Terrena was reconstructed in 1911 - 1912 and again in 1965. In 1859, Shiller's drama Valdštejn was staged here; in 1938, an exhibition named Prague Baroque was held in the palace and the adjoining premises, and since then, it has been used as a place for theatre plays and concerts. Next to Sala terrena is an artificial stalactite cave (Grotta) made of lime stucco stalactites - roof ridge tiles were used as the cores of the stalactites. A small lounge on the opposite side has a fresco depicting the myth about the Argonauts and the golden fleece. To the cave's right is a wired aviary designed for keeping exotic birds. In front of Sala Terrena, there is a flower parterre. In the centre, there is a bronze fountain with a copy of the statue of Venus with Cupid and Dolphin by Benedikt Wurzelbauer from 1599. In 1648, the figure was seized as war booty for Sweden and other sculptures, and it was returned to Bohemia in 1890. The original is deposited with the owner, the Prague Castle Picture Gallery.
A part of the garden is reserved for an artificial pond with an islet used for boat rides. On the islet is a copy of a marble fountain with statues of Hercules and the Nayades by Adriaen de Vries. The pond was used for experiments with a steamship by the inventor Josef Božek in 1816.
From 1625 - to 1626, Dutch sculptor Adriaen de Vries created a set of statues depicting Greek mythology figures for the garden. These statues were taken to Sweden in 1648 as war booty and still decorate the castle Drootningholm there. Copies for the Valdštejn Garden were made at the expense of Adolf Valdštejn in the years 1914 - 1915. At the end of the 19th century, the garden was opened to the Prague public, always on Thursdays and Sundays.
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