Břevnov Monastery

Břevnov Monastery

The Břevnov Monastery (Czech Břevnovský klášter) is a Benedictine monastery in Prague. It was founded by Prince Boleslav II and Saint Adalbert, bishop of Prague in 993 AD.

The buildings standing today, including St Margaret church, the convent and prelate house, date from the 18th century and have been built in the baroque style.

References

*cs icon de icon fr icon [http://www.brevnov.cz/ Brevnov Monastery Website]


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