Strahov Monastery

"The major building of interest is the Strahov Library, with its collection of early Czech manuscripts... and the collected works of famed Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe."

"Inside the main gate is the 1612 Church of St Roch (kostel sv Rocha), which is now an art gallery, and the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady (kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie)." Full review

"Built as a Romanesque basilica in 1143, the Strahov Monastery sits about a mile from Prague Castle and is home to a Roman Catholic order of monks called the Premonstratensians." Full review

"The Premonstratensian Order (or Norbertines) set up house at this monastery in 1140 and soon after embarked upon their austere programme of silent contemplation and celibacy." Full review

"Prestigious Strahov Abbey... can be seen from afar due to its towers dominating the green hill of Petrin." Full review

"One of the most spectacular libraries in the world is at the Strahov Monastery in Prague. It really is a must-see." Full review

"Two stunning 17th-century libraries and a cabinet of curiosities. " Full review

"The second-oldest monastery in Prague, Strahov was founded high above Malá Strana in 1143 by Vladislav II." Full review