Prague accommodation near Strahov Monastery
Prague hotel Monastery is romantic and cosy 4 star Prague hotel located in the historical centre of Prague in a peaceful garden of Strahov Monastery (Praha Strahovsky Klaster). Hotel Monastery offers Prague accommodation with unique and unforgettable view of the Prague Castle, Lesser Town and the Old Town embroidered by Vltava river and is located directly in the Prague center in a peaceful garden of Strahov Monastery (Praha Strahovsky Klaster) (national historic landmark, founded in 1142).
Monastery is 90 m from Strahov Monastery.
The Crowne Plaza Prague Castle, a charming hotel nestled in the grounds of the Unesco protected site of Strahov Monastery is perfectly placed within the intimate ground of Prague Castle. Hotel occupies a heritage building dating back to the 16th century. Beautifully appointed fittings and friendly service combine to an unforgettable experience amidst Prague´s most charming location.
Lindner Hotel Prague Castle is 150 m from Strahov Monastery.
Hotel Questenberk Praha, from category 4 star hotels in Prague, is situated only a short walk away from the Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral between the Strahov Monastery and Loreta right in the historical center of Golden Prague. It offers a unique and very romantic view of the historical part of the city. You can easily get to the centre, to shopping areas as well as to entertainment and especially to the old part of Prague in a pleasant approximately ten-minute walk.
Hotel Questenberk is 170 m from Strahov Monastery.
Prague Hotel Savoy is 5-star prague hotel and the first member of the Leading Hotels of the World in the Czech Republic. In the early 1990s the newly rebuilt and renovated boutique Hotel Savoy rose from its historical ruins. Behind the original Art Nouveau façade dating from 1911, the discerning guest will enjoy elegant comfort and stylish ambience coupled with the most modern facilities and technology.
Hotel Savoy is 240 m from Strahov Monastery.
Hotel Loreta Prague from category 3 star Prague hotels, is located in one of the most picturesque corners of old Prague, Loreto Square at the Prague Castle. Hotel Loreta provide accommodation for guests in a cozy hotel with a family atmosphere. This hotel offers accommodation in Prague in 20 rooms.
Hotel Loreta is 320 m from Strahov Monastery.
Small and cosy Prague hotel Boutique Domus Henrici is located on a beautiful spot close to Prague Castle, so called Prague Castle area (Praha Hradčany) – hidden between the main gate of the Prague Castle, Loreta Chapel and Strahov Monastery. This Prague hotel is the unique place ideal place for a holiday, for an enjoyable business trip. Domus Henrici Boutique Hotel Prague inhabits a house on medieval foundations with chequered history.
Hotel Domus Henrici is 390 m from Strahov Monastery.
Welcome Hostel Strahov is 490 m from Strahov Monastery.
Family B&B Golden Horse House, from category 3 star cheap accommodation in Prague, is situated in the historical centre of Prague - in one of the UNESCO preserved areas. Just 1, 5 minutes walk from the main entrance to the Prague Castle and 10 minutes walk from the famous Charles Bridge.
Penzion Dům U Zlatého koníčka is 520 m from Strahov Monastery.
Apartments At the Golden Plough offers its guets romantic accommodation in Prague centre in lovely apartments. The hotel is located in historical house in „Novy Svet“ street, only few minutes walk from the Prague Castle.
Apartmány U Zlatého Pluhu is 550 m from Strahov Monastery.
King Charles Hotel Praha, from category 4 star Prague hotels, is situated in the immediate vicinity The Prague Castle, seat of the Czech kings, a romantic labyrinth of meandering streets of the area. A few minutes walking is enough to be able to admire St. Vitus Cathedral or get down to the Charles Bridge.
Hotel U Krale Karla is 550 m from Strahov Monastery.
Luxury Prague Hotel Golden Star (Zlata Hvezda) belonging to the category of stylish 4 star Prague hotels offers luxury Prague accommodation in the historical centre of Prague, in close vicinity of Prague Castle, overlooking the Royal Route. The Golden Star offers Prague accommodation in standard single and double rooms and commodious suites (up to 4 persons).
Golden Star is 570 m from Strahov Monastery.
Romantic Hotel U Raka, from category 4 star hotels in Prague, is located at Hradčany, close to Mariánské hradby, in a romantic corner of Prague, where history has left many interesting monuments. Spend a peaceful vacation in the very heart of Prague, in places where history is present at every step you take.
Hotel U Raka is 590 m from Strahov Monastery.
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Strahov Monastery
Strahov Monastery (Czech: Strahovský klášter) is a Premonstratensian abbey founded in 1143 by Bishop Jindřich Zdík, Bishop John of Prague, and Duke Vladislav II. It is located in Strahov, Prague, Czech Republic.
Strahov Monastery (Czech: Strahovský klášter) is a Premonstratensian abbey founded in 1143 by Bishop Jindřich Zdík, Bishop John of Prague, and Duke Vladislav II. It is located in Strahov, Prague, Czech Republic.
History
After his pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1138 the bishop of Olomouc Jindřich Zdík took hold of the idea of founding a monastery of regular canons in Prague, having the support of the bishops of Prague and the Duke of Bohemia Soběslav I and after his death, Vladislav II. After his first unsuccessful attempt to found a Czech variant of the canons' order at the place called Strahov in 1140, an invitation was issued to the Premonstratensians whose first representatives arrived from Steinfeld in the Rhine valley (Germany). Thus a monastery originated which has inscribed itself in the Czech political, cultural and religious history for all time.
The religious began to build their monastery first of wood, as well as a Romanesque basilica as the center of all spiritual events in Strahov. The building was gradually completed and the construction of the monastery stone buildings continued in order to replace the provisional wooden living quarters with permanent stone. In 1258 the monastery was heavily damaged by fire and later renewed.
One of the biggest events in the history of the Premonstratensian order was the transfer of the remains of St. Norbert, the founder of the order, from Magdeburg took place under Questenberg's abbacy. This came about in 1627, and since then the remains of the saintly founder have laid at rest in the abbey church. During Questenberg's time the Church of St. Roch was also completed. Originally it was a votive church whose construction was started by the Emperor Rudolph II in 1602 as an expression of thanks for the end of the plague in 1599. After numerous changes of fortune the church was completed, including its interior, by 1630.
After the Velvet Revolution
After the shackles of communism were thrown off in 1989 the monastery was returned to the Premonstratensian Order, which began to realize a costly reconstruction of the building. By 1994 the church had been restored, a new technical network constructed, the Strahov picture gallery newly built, and the Strahov library renewed. Other architectural restorations were also carried out.