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Strahov Monastery in Prague, Czech Republic

The Strahov Monastery was founded in 1140 by bishop Jindrich Zdik and Prince Vladislav II., who became King Vladislav I. later. The name “Strahov” means “guarding place”, because it is situated near the former road to the princely castle, which was guarded.

It is a seat of the Premonstratensian Order since the 12 th century. It is one of the most important historical buildings in Prague. There are several places of interest in the area: the Strahov Picture Gallery, the Church of the Assumption, the Strahov Library with many historical documents and several impressive halls. became an important sanctuary in 1627, when relics of St. Norbert were transferred there from Magdeburg. St. Norbert founded the Premonstratensian Order in 1120 in France, in the Premontre valley.

www.prague.cz/strahov-monastery/

 

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