Kladruby Monastery
Kladrubský klášter
A Benedictine monastery in a distinctive Baroque-Gothic style by architect Santini, where the church's dome and star-shaped ribbed vaults merge into a unique design.
The monastery was founded in 1115 and was once one of the wealthiest monasteries in Bohemia. In the early 18th century, the brilliant architect Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel remodeled the Church of the Assumption in a “Baroque Gothic” style, combining the pointed arches of Gothic architecture with the dynamic spaces of the Baroque. The interior features work by Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer and exquisite statues. Access is by guided tour only, and tickets cost about 100–200 CZK. It is about 30 km west of Plzeň, roughly 30 minutes by car.
Opening hours
Apr–Oct, Tue–Sun; guided tours approx. 10:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Techmania Science Center
- Plzeň Zoo & Botanical Garden
- Švihov Castle
- Adolf Loos Interiors in Plzeň
- Great Synagogue of Plzeň
- Patton Memorial Pilsen
- Puppet Museum
- Republic Square & Town Hall