Emmaus Monastery, Prague

Name: Emmaus Monastery
Address: Vysehradska 49, Prague, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 221 979 228

#104 among attractions in Prague

Gothic architecture, Monastery

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Facts and practical information

The Emmaus Monastery, called Na Slovanech in the Middle Ages, is an abbey established in 1347 in Prague. It was the only Benedictine monastery of the Bohemian kingdom and all Slavic Europe. ()

Local name: Emauzský klášter Coordinates: 50°4'19"N, 14°25'2"E

Address

Vysehradska 49Praha 2 (Nové Město)Prague Czech Republic

Contact

+420 221 979 228

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Day trips

Emmaus Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vyšehrad, Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, Karel IV., Dancing House.

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Fortified medieval castle with exhibition
Vyšehrad, Prague
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Neo-Gothic church with ornate artwork
Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, Prague
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Church, Gothic architecture
Karel IV., Prague
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Prague, the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and St. Charles the Great, more commonly known as Karel IV, is a historical gem that offers visitors a glimpse into the city's rich religious and architectural heritage.
~1470 ftNW
Gehry-designed tower with restaurant
Dancing House, Prague
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0.5 miS
Tomb, Neo-renaissance architecture
Slavín, Prague
14 min walk • Slavín is a tomb at the Vyšehrad Cemetery in Prague. Many notable Czech personalities are interred in the tomb.
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Music venue, Restaurant
Žofín Garden, Prague
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~1460 ftN
Museum, Baroque architecture, Church
Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral, Prague
8 min walk • The Saints Cyril and Methodius Cathedral in Nové Město, Prague, the Czech Republic, is the principal Czech and Slovak Orthodox Church.
~1350 ftN
Gothic architecture, Church
St. Wenceslas Church, Prague
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~1520 ftNE
Square, Park
Charles Square, Prague
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0.4 miE
Museum, Baroque architecture, Historical place
Antonín Dvořák Museum, Prague
12 min walk • The Antonín Dvořák Museum in Prague is a museum dedicated to the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák. It is part of the Czech Museum of Music which in turn is part of the National Museum.
~1760 ftS
Burial ground known for the Slavin tomb
Vyšehrad cemetery, Prague
9 min walk • Established in 1869 on the grounds of Vyšehrad Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, the Vyšehrad Cemetery is the final resting place of many composers, artists, sculptors, writers, and those from the world of science and politics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Emmaus Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Panna Marie, Prague (1 min walk), svatý Jan Nepomucký Na Skalce, Prague (2 min walk), František Palacký, Prague (4 min walk), Church of Our Lady on the Lawn, Prague (6 min walk).

How to get to Emmaus Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Emmaus Monastery:

Tram

Botanická zahrada • Lines: 14, 18, 24, 93, 95 (4 min walk)
Palackého náměstí • Lines: 10, 16, 17, 2, 21, 3, 4, 7, 92, 94 (4 min walk)

Bus

Palackého náměstí • Lines: 176, 904, 907, 908, 910 (4 min walk)
U Nemocnice • Lines: 148 (5 min walk)

Metro

Karlovo náměstí • Lines: B (5 min walk)
Národní třída • Lines: B (15 min walk)

Ferry

Výtoň (9 min walk)
Kotevní • Lines: P5 (14 min walk)

Train

Praha-Smíchov severní nástupiště (20 min walk)
Praha-Smíchov (22 min walk)