- Strahov Monastic Brewery. ... The material and spiritual evolution of the monastery was interrupted by the Hussites in 1420, when the monastery was ransacked.
- ...and a film set for Hollywood blockbusters – this is Prague’s Strahov Monastery, one of the oldest Premonstratensian monasteries still in existence in the world.
- The Strahov Monastery is an active monastery which, in addition to its spiritual activities, also manages a renowned library and gallery.
- Strahov Monastery (Strahovský klášter in Czech) is among the most enchanting sights of Prague and one of the architectural gems in all of Czechia.
- The most popular part of the monastery is undoubtedly the Strahov Library. You can visit the library on its own (80 CZK) and then take in the monastery itself.
- The monastery, which became known as the Strahov monastery, was not much of a success until 1143 when a group of Premonstratensians settled here.
- Strahov Monastery and the area surrounding it has a serene, meditative quality. However its library is its most important feature, which comprises one of the oldest...
- We then made our way to the Strahov Monastery, founded in 1143. We toured inside the monastery, seeing all of the libraries and historical artifacts.
- Sometimes the British House of Commons is right in the historic heart of Prague. And then even in a holy ground – like the Strahov Monastery.
- To date, Strahov monastery is home to the Premonstratensian Order, whose glorious past is celebrated in the monastery gallery.