About

Nothing is known about the history of the Strahov Monastery until the year 1143. After that, it became the residence of the Premonstratensians and since then, the shrine entered a period of prosperity, quickly becoming a center of intellectual and spiritual life. Within just fifty years, most of the wooden buildings were replaced with stone structures in the Romanesque style, and by the end of the year 1258, the monastery had acquired a Gothic style. This golden period for the Strahov Monastery lasted until 1420 when it was plundered by the Hussites.

Following this, the religious community faced difficult times: the bastion of faith periodically fell into decline and then revived. It survived the Thirty Years' War and the artillery bombardments by the French.

To this day, most of the buildings, including the Strahov Library, have been preserved in a reconstructed form, which is why the Baroque style predominates in their design.

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Price

80 CZK

Features

Wheelchair accessible

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the address of Strahov Monastery?
    Strahov Monastery is located at Strahovské nádvoří, 1/132, 118 00, Prague, Czech Republic.
  • How to get here by public transport?
    The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
    • Tram stop Pohořelec (186 m walk)
    • Tram stop Hládkov (308 m walk)
    • Tram stop Dlabačov (320 m walk)
    • Bus stop Malovanka (426 m walk)
    • Bus stop Park Maxe van der Stoela (458 m walk)
  • How is Strahov Monastery rated by visitors?
    Strahov Monastery has an average rating of 4.5 based on 15,528 reviews across platforms such as Google.
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