Palais Cumberland

Palais Cumberland in Vienna's 14th district, Penzing, is a historic grand building that now serves as the seat of the Czech Embassy. The complex grew out of several buildings, including a palace built in 1745 that was later acquired by King George V of Hanover and expanded with the addition of an imperial hunting lodge. The former parade ground of a demolished barracks now forms the estate's garden. While the main part of the palace serves diplomatic functions, the east wing has housed the renowned Max Reinhardt Seminar, a well-known drama school, since 1940. You can admire the imposing ensemble of buildings on Penzinger Straße, which reflects the eventful history of noble residences and places of exile.