The Strahov Monastery

The Strahov Monastery, in Prague

The Strahov Monastery is a former Premonstratensian monastery of Prague, famous for its sumptuous baroque libraries. The Prague audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this high place of knowledge and spirituality, overlooking the town.

The monastery with baroque libraries

The Strahov Monastery, founded in the twelfth century by the Premonstratensian order, is one of the oldest monasteries of Bohemia. Perched on a hill near Petřín, it dominates Prague and offers fine views over the town. It is world-famous for its two sumptuous baroque libraries, the theological hall and the philosophical hall, with ceilings covered with frescoes, ancient globes and thousands of precious works, among the finest libraries in the world. The monastery also shelters a basilica and an art gallery. A place of knowledge, faith and beauty, Strahov is discovered with respect.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the two sumptuous baroque libraries, the theological hall and the philosophical hall, with ceilings covered with frescoes and thousands of precious works, as well as the basilica and fine views over Prague. The Strahov Monastery is a high place of knowledge. It is a major stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Strahov Monastery lies on a hill near Petřín, in Prague, reachable on foot. A place of worship and heritage, it can be visited with respect; the libraries and the gallery follow their own hours and conditions, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

Why is the Strahov Monastery famous in Prague?

For its two sumptuous baroque libraries, the theological hall and the philosophical hall, with ceilings covered with frescoes and thousands of precious works, among the finest libraries in the world.

Where is the Strahov Monastery?

On a hill near Petřín, in Prague, in the Czech Republic.