Strahov Monastery

The year 1140 marks the founding of this Strahov Monastery library. War after war, it was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt over the years. Despite the fact that many of their most valuable volumes were stolen, each time they rebuilt their libraries, they strived to make the library even more impressive and beautiful than it ever was before, creating an area of significance and conservation for the graves of the heroes built within.

Visitors may tour the three sections of the Strahov Monastery library: The Grand Philosophy Hall, the Baroque Theology Hall, and the Curiosity Cabinets. However, before proceeding to the observation deck for the Philosopher's Hall, we suggest you spend some time perusing the timeworn books displayed in glass cases in the foyer.

The Strahov codex is the most significant, elegant, rare, and ancient book in this collection, which was backed with red velvet and embellished with four Romanesque enamel sculptures. Furthermore, a sculpture of Jesus on the Cross, Our Lady, and St. John - as well as four silver Baroque medallions of the evangelists - were incorporated to make one of the most beautiful book covers we have ever seen!

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Address: Praha 1-Hradčany, Czechia

Website: https://www.strahovskyklaster.cz/strahovska-knihovna