HISTORY
Two Gothic houses, which formed part of the fortifications of Prague's New Town, probably stood on the site of the current building. During its early years, the property was owned by various tradesmen, including a tinsmith, a butcher, a royal scribe, a gingerbread baker and a senior church official. Later, the site was used as a private brewery.
The Gothic basement and some parts of the ground floor have been preserved in their original form. Today, the building is a mixture of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical and modern architectural styles. Over the years, it has borne several names, including Salm Palace, Two Stone Tables and The Marble Table. Until the beginning of the 18ᵗʰ century the building was owned by various Prague burghers, as well as the Karlov Monastery.
The building was bought by the famous Baroque artist Mathias Bernard Braun, who transformed it into a grand palace.
Following his death, the building was inherited by his daughter, Marie, who continued to develop the property.
Braun's daughter Marie converted the attic into living space and expanded the entire building to its current form.
After Marie's death, Princess Johanna von Hohenlohe-Kirchberg bought the site.
The Thun–Hohenstein family owned the building until the end of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The site became the property of the newly formed republic, serving as a residential building with shops.
Braun Palace was officially listed as a protected building.
The National Property Fund restored the building to its original appearance, removing inappropriate 20ᵗʰ century alterations.
The building was purchased by a group of private investors led by Mr. Ondřej Peterka, who have been renovating and developing the site ever since. It has also been the head office of the Peterka & Partners law firm since 2012.
The ground floor and basement are rented out for conferences and social events.
