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Strahov Monastery and Library

Strahovský klášter

Place of worship

A Premonstratensian abbey founded in 1143. Its library has around 200,000 books in two halls (one theological, one classicist) under ceilings painted by Anton Maulbertsch and Siard Nosecký, and Time Out notes they often appear on lists of the world's most beautiful libraries.

Address
Strahovské nádvoří 1/132, 118 00 Praha 1-Strahov
Hours
Mon-Sun 09:00-17:00 (Google listing via Wanderlog, 2026-09; check before visiting)
Best time to go
Morning · About 1.5 h
Price
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Price level
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  • Loreta is close by, so combine the two.

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