Abbey of St. Gabriel, Prague

Name: Abbey of St. Gabriel
Address: Prague, Czech Republic

#269 among attractions in Prague

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St. Gabriel's Abbey, is a Benedictine monastery in Styria. The nunnery was founded in 1889 in Prague and was raised to the rank of an abbey in 1893. St. Gabriel's was the first women's community to join the Beuronese Congregation within the Benedictine Confederation. After World War I, the predominantly German-speaking community relocated to the castle at Bertholdstein in Styria. ()

Local name: Klášter svatého GabrielaCoordinates: 50°4'30"N, 14°23'45"E

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Praha 5Prague Czech Republic

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Abbey of St. Gabriel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Petřínská rozhledna, Strahov Monastery, Nový Smíchov, Infant Jesus of Prague.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Abbey of St. Gabriel?

Nearby attractions include Smíchov, Prague (11 min walk), Smíchov Synagogue, Prague (11 min walk), Švandovo divadlo, Prague (11 min walk), Bertramka, Prague (11 min walk).

How to get to Abbey of St. Gabriel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abbey of St. Gabriel:

Bus

Holečkova • Lines: 176, 910 (2 min walk)
Kobrova • Lines: 176, 910 (4 min walk)

Tram

Bertramka • Lines: 10, 15, 16, 9, 98, 99 (6 min walk)
Arbesovo náměstí • Lines: 12, 15, 20, 9, 98, 99 (10 min walk)

Train

Petřín (13 min walk)
Nebozízek (14 min walk)

Metro

Anděl • Lines: B (13 min walk)
Karlovo náměstí • Lines: B (24 min walk)

Ferry

Výtoň (26 min walk)
Kotevní • Lines: P5 (26 min walk)