The Palais Pallavicini is the result of a variety of reconstruction and remodeling work done on a former convent location, called “Queen’s Monastery” or “Convent of Poor Clares Mary, Queen of Angels” founded in 1581 by Elisabeth, widow of King Charles IX of France and daughter of Maximilian II. The building’s foundation was laid in 1582. The monastery hence was closed on 12 Jan.1782 under Emperor Joseph II and then split into various building sections.

Constructed in 1784 in a Neoclassical style, the interior rooms are richly decorated with stucco, crystal mirrors and chandeliers.