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Strahov Monastery
A hilltop monastery near the castle, famous for its two baroque library halls of frescoed ceilings and globes.
- Open
- Every day
- Price
- Paid
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Strahovské nádvoří 1, 118 00 Prague 1Directions
- Getting There
- Tram 22 to Pohořelec.
Why Go
Founded in 1143, the abbey's Theological and Philosophical Halls are lined with old books under painted ceilings. You view them from the doorways, to protect them.
The terraces nearby look over the Lesser Town to the city.
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