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Strahov Monastery

Name: Strahov Monastery
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Climb to Strahov Monastery, a medieval hilltop complex above Prague Castle. Step into the Baroque church, then see the stucco-panelled Theological Hall and the celebrated library halls at your own pace.

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Full description

Strahov Monastery sits on the hill above Prague Castle and combines several sights under one roof: a Baroque church, the Theological Hall, the historic library and a gallery. The church is free to enter, while tickets for the other parts are bought at the information desk and priced by which sections you pick, a flexible system reviewers appreciate.

The library halls can be viewed but not entered, and visitors say there is usually enough time to take them in when the crowds are thin. Allow about 45 minutes for a visit that balances art, architecture and views.

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Address

Strahovské nádvoří 1/132, 118 00 Praha 1-Strahov, Czechia · Strahov

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

45 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Buy tickets at the information desk and choose only the sections you want
the main church is free to enter
go on a weekday morning for a quieter look at the library halls.

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Reviews

The monastery has done a great job preserving materials to show in their museum from animals to special stones to paintings to jewelry. It's a nice place to visit after the castle if you have some time. I recommend taking the ticket just to see the libraries. The additional price to see the painting gallery is a…

Zoshua Colah

5/5

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