Strahov Monastery & Library
Strahovský klášter
A monastery above Prague Castle whose Theological and Philosophical Halls, two Baroque libraries, are considered among the most beautiful libraries in the world.
Strahov Monastery was founded in 1143 as a monastery of the Premonstratensian Order. The library's Theological Hall is famous for its stucco-decorated vaults and antique globes. The Philosophical Hall has two-storey bookshelves and a large ceiling fresco, and can only be viewed from the doorway behind a rope (photography costs extra). The monastery's own brewery restaurant and the garden viewing terrace overlook the Lesser Town and the Old Town, and the views are especially lovely in the evening. It is a 10-minute walk from the castle's west gate, or take tram 22 to Pohořelec stop.
Opening hours
Library 09:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Loreta
- Petřín Hill
- Prague Castle
- Memorial to the Victims of Communism
- Lennon Wall
- Wallenstein Palace and Garden
- Malá Strana & Kampa Island
- Charles Bridge