Emmaus Monastery in Prague: photos, reviews

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The monastery was founded in 1347 by the order of Charles IV. Throughout its existence, the monastery belonged to the monks of the Order of St. Benedict. Initially, it was inhabited by Croatian monks, followed by Spanish, and then German monks. Each new community brought something to the monastery's appearance, transforming it from Gothic to Baroque, and from Baroque back to Neo-Gothic style. It houses an extensive collection of scenes from the Old and New Testaments, which emerged in the 14th century.

At the end of World War II, the monastery was severely damaged due to bombing raids by the Allied forces.

The full restoration of the Emmaus Monastery was only completed in 2003, with its distinctive feature - a spire in the shape of two wings, erected on the site of the bomb damage, emerging in the post-war period.

Price

Free

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Palackého náměstí

Tram stop 182 m walk

Václavská

Bus stop 264 m walk

Botanická zahrada

Tram stop 169 m walk

Moráň

Tram stop 253 m walk

4.6

based on 1,308 reviews

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4.6/5 1,308 reviews

Pío Santiago

Un pelín apartado, pero interesante.

Nastute K

A restored, very ancient medieval monastery with preserved old frescoes, a cloister, and a small garden in the inner courtyard.

Gerald L

Absolut sehenswert und abseits der Touristenwege.

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Emmaus Monastery in Prague

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