Zbraslav Monastery, Prague
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The Cistercian Abbey of Zbraslav located in Zbraslav near Prague was one of the most significant monasteries of the Cistercian Order in the Kingdom of Bohemia. Founded by King Wenceslaus II of Bohemia in 1292 it became the royal necropolis of the last members of the Přemyslid dynasty. The abbey was abolished by the Bohemian King and Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II in 1789. The best-known abbot of this monastery was Peter of Zittau who wrote the Zbraslav Chronicle, the most important historical source for the history of Bohemia in the first half of the 14th century. The Zbraslav abbey is also known for the Madonna of Zbraslav, an outstanding Gothic painting from the 1340s. ()
Local name: Zbraslavský klášter Architectural style: Gothic, Renaissance, BaroqueCoordinates: 49°58'40"N, 14°23'31"E
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Praha 16 (Praha-Zbraslav)Prague
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- Calculate routeZbraslavské náměstí 4 min walk
- Calculate routeElišky Přemyslovny 6 min walk
- Calculate routeMost Závodu míru 10 min walk
- Calculate routeZávist 13 min walk
- Calculate routePraha-Zbraslav 16 min walk
- Calculate routePraha-Komořany 26 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Zbraslav Monastery?
Nearby attractions include Zbraslav, Prague (20 min walk), Lahovice, Prague (20 min walk).
How to get to Zbraslav Monastery by public transport?
The nearest stations to Zbraslav Monastery:
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- Zbraslavské náměstí • Lines: 129, 165, 241, 242, 246, 247, 261, 314, 907 (4 min walk)
- Elišky Přemyslovny • Lines: 129, 165, 241, 242, 247, 261, 907 (6 min walk)
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- Praha-Zbraslav (16 min walk)
- Praha-Komořany (26 min walk)
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