Strahov monastery libraries the public tour - exclusive entry

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The goal of today's walk will be an exclusive opportunity to look inside both halls of the Premonstratensian libraries in Strahov. While the monastery in Strahov was already founded in the first half of the 12th century, both halls of the library were built gradually during the 17th and 18th centuries. With the exception of the communist period, the Premonstratensians manage the monastery without a break to this day. 

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On the contrary, in the days of the previous regime, all members of the public could enter the halls. Higher attendance had a bad effect on the books on display. For that reason, it was decided that only a small number of visitors can actually enter the halls. The rest of the public can see the halls in their full glory, but only from the entrance door. While you this time will be able to move in close proximity to the old books and will be directly under the unique frescoes and stucco decoration of the Theological and Philosophical Halls.
On the walk, you will learn something about the Premonstratensian order, about the library builders, and we will also visit the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. You will be in the halls built by Italian masters such as Jan Dominik Orsi or JanIgnác Palliardi, and you will have a close look at the work of the Viennese painter Anton Maulbertsch - his "Spiritual Development of Mankind".

The price includes a guided tour including exclusive admission to the library halls. It is allowed to take pictures (without flash) during the tour.

The meeting with the guide will be right before entering the library. For a better orientation to the courtyard, the library is directly adjacent to the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

 

Strahov library

Strahovské nádvoří 1/132
118 00 Praha 1 - Hradčany

The best way to get to Strahov is either from Bílá hora or from the center by tram number 22 or 23 to the Pohořelec stop. From here (if you drove from the center), a short distance in the direction of travel, then slightly uphill to the right and you will reach the baroque gate of the monastery. You will pass here and shortly afterwards you will see a higher building with the entrance to the libraries on your right.

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