⛪ Strahov Monastery (Prague)
Czech Republic
About This Sacred Site
Strahov Monastery, founded in 1143, overlooks Prague from the hill adjacent to Prague Castle. It is one of the oldest Premonstratensian monasteries in the world and is especially famous for its two magnificent Baroque library halls — the Theological Hall (1679) and the Philosophical Hall (1794) — with painted ceilings and thousands of ancient volumes. The monastery also houses a gallery of Gothic and Baroque art and the Strahov Brewery.
Key Facts
- •Founded in 1143, making it one of the oldest Premonstratensian monasteries in existence
- •The Theological Hall library (1679) features elaborate ceiling frescoes and globes
- •The Philosophical Hall (1794) has a ceiling fresco depicting the progress of mankind
- •The monastery library holds over 200,000 volumes including 3,000 manuscripts
- •The on-site brewery has been producing beer since the 13th century
Location
Coordinates: 50.0862, 14.3888
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