Convent of Saint Agnes, Prague

Name: Convent of Saint Agnes
Address: Anežská 811/12, Prague, 110 00, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 224 810 628

#67 among attractions in Prague

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Facts and practical information

The convent of Saint Agnes is situated on the right bank of Vltava, in Prague Old Town area called „Na Františku“. The monastery of Poor Clares of the Order of Saint Clare and Franciscans was founded in 1231 by Agnes of Bohemia, who also became the abbess of the convent. ()

Local name: Anežský klášter Coordinates: 50°5'32"N, 14°25'26"E

Address

Anežská 811/12Praha 1 (Staré Město)Prague 110 00 Czech Republic

Contact

+420 224 810 628

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Day trips

Convent of Saint Agnes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Convent of Saint Agnes open?

Convent of Saint Agnes is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Convent of Saint Agnes?

Nearby attractions include Saint Castulus Church, Prague (2 min walk), Speculum Alchemiae, Prague (4 min walk), Divadlo v Dlouhé, Prague (4 min walk), Kostel sv. Šimona a Judy, Prague (4 min walk).

How to get to Convent of Saint Agnes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Convent of Saint Agnes:

Bus

Nemocnice Na Františku • Lines: 207 (2 min walk)
Haštalské náměstí • Lines: 194 (3 min walk)

Tram

Dlouhá třída • Lines: 15, 26, 41, 6, 8, 91, 94, 96 (5 min walk)
Právnická fakulta • Lines: 17, 93 (8 min walk)

Metro

Republic Square • Lines: B (10 min walk)
Staroměstská • Lines: A (11 min walk)

Train

Praha Masarykovo nádraží (15 min walk)
Prague Main Station (22 min walk)

Ferry

Pražská tržnice • Lines: P7 (28 min walk)
Ostrov Štvanice • Lines: P7 (29 min walk)