Strahov Monastery

• Prague Castle
• National House Vinohrady
• Rudolfinum
• Slovanský Dům
• Troja Chateau
• National Museum
• Sacre Coeur
• Czech Museum of Music
• Strahov Monastery
• Kaiserstejn Palace
• Kaunitz Palace
• Stone Bell House - U kamenného zvonu
• Minorites of the St. Jacob Monastery
• Archbishop Palace
• Industrial Palace
• Fair Palace - Great Yard
• National House Smíchov
• The Seaworld
• Lucerna Palace
• Public Transport Museum
• Sewage Works
• Michna Palace
• Glass Lookout Tower
• Malostransky Palace
• Velkoprevorsky Palace
• The Municipal House

Founded in 1140 by Prince Vladislav II, the giant white Strahov Monastery looks down from its Petrin Hill vantage point over the busiest areas of Mala Strana. This tranquil setting was established for the Premonstratensians, followers of the teachings of St Augustine. Destroyed by fire in 1258, it was rebuilt in Gothic style, with later Baroque additions. The highlight of a visit to Strahov, despite its attractive location and meditative quality, is its famous library, comprised of one of the oldest monastic collections in the country. The Strahov library book collections contain approximately 200,000 volumes, estimated to hold 260,000 works. The books are stored in the two halls and in adjacent depositories. Many of the works are old prints printed between 1501 and 1800. The library's incunabula (first prints) (over 1,500 volumes) and manuscripts (approximately 3,000 sheaves) are also valuable and are stored in a special treasury room.

General Information:

Summer Refectory:
Banquet: 170 persons
Cocktail: 200 persons

Winter Refectory:
Banquet: 120 persons
Cocktail: 150 persons

Both halls:
Cocktail: 350 persons

Important Notes: We are able to organize the private visit of the library before your event! The event must be finished at latest until 10:45 PM!!!