Prague Castle's art gallery will reopen to the public for first time since 2019

One of Prague Castle's most popular attractions has been closed to the public for more than three years but will reopen from January 2023, officials from the Prague Castle Administration told journalists this weekend.

The Prague Castle Picture Gallery dates back to Emperor Rudolf II's collection from the early 1600s, and contains one of the Czech Republic's most impressive selections of artwork including masterpieces by Titian, Rubens, Tintoretto, Veronese, Cranach, and many others.

The Picture Gallery closed in 2019 in preparation for extensive renovations that included repairs to the air conditioning and a temperature control system at the historic location to ensure stable conditions for the priceless artifacts it contains.