In terms of the monastery itself there are several cathedrals that are free to enter in Prague that are just as nice and you are able to walk more inside and are not restricted to just looking in through a few meters past the opening entrance such as here. You need to pay for a pretty expensive ticket I think like €13 each to see the gallery/library. The gallery has some cool chalices/staffs and older paintings, but the library although it looks very nice you are again restricted from only seeing at the entrance and not able to explore inside. If you have seen the Trinity College library in Dublin you would not find this impressive. I think if you pay more money you can get a tour where you can actually walk inside. And you have to pay more money for photos as well. There is a really cool observation tower and nice views nearby the monastery though so I do recommend walking by this area but unless you have unlimited money to spend I don’t think it’s worth the entrance fee at this monastery to be honest based on what you can see for free elsewhere in the city.

A lovely place! One of the best views of Prague from the terrace under the monastery (free of charge). The library inside with the beautiful paintings and thousands of ancient books is absolutely stunning. It is often labeled as the most beautiful library in the world. Pro tip: The regular tickets include just a quick peek to the library from the corridor. If you want to go inside and see both library halls in detail you need a prior reservation of a private tour.

If you can get a private tour in advance, book it. The library is incredible. We could only see it from the outside, but it still looks amazing. Luckily they also have lots of pieces outside for you to see, along with signs in English. The ceiling is the thing to notice and admire, along with the books of course.

The walk is an uphill journey on cobblestone streets with amazing views, cute shops, restaurants and souvenirs and you get to come across some breathtaking architecture and views of the city on the walk up. The library is one of the top five most beautiful libraries in the world. They have bibles written by hand before the printing press reached Europe. Very Cool to see in person.

It is preferable to get a ticket for three locations at once as it turns out to be cheaper. Unfortunately, everything can be viewed from the entrance doors. It’s all fenced off. There is a fascinating exhibition of antique books in the library. An interesting art gallery is also available. There is an incredible courtyard next to the gallery, a captivating view of the city. Additionally, there is a pub on the premises where you can grab a bite to eat. I recommend trying the ribs in a sweet marinade. However, make sure to tally up your bill independently as they tried to deceive us.

When we arrived at the entrance / ticket selling reception, we were told that the tickets are now sold outside next to the bus station, which is time wasting. They should have put up a sign way ahead so that visitors would know before they walk all the way to the entrance, and they would not need to walk back out and buy tickets and then walk back in again.

This looks great in principle but it's a waste. I felt conned when I had to pay for 2 entrance tickets and a photo permission (50ckz) . Although beautiful from the outside everything is so strictly controlled. Below are all the photos I took from what you could look at as the library itself is closed off and you cant walk around. Save you money and look at the photos. Rather go have a beer at the monastery bar...

It is a beautiful place, we have bought a combined ticket to see the art gallery, the church and the library. I was disapointed not to be able to see the church and the library, as you are only allowed to watch the inside from the entrance, there isn't even a small corridor inside for people to take a closer look, which is a pitty because both the church and the library seem very impressive.

A small but very nice collection of things in the museum. The two library halls are really stunning. You can't enter them but make pictures from the entrance. It's not crowded.

(Translated by Google) I have long wanted to get here, came after a walk through the Prague Castle. In principle, there is nothing special to see, the most interesting is the view from the height of the hill to Prague and a visit to the beer restaurant at the monastery. (Original) Давно хотел попасть сюда, зашли после прогулки по Пражскому граду. В принципе особо смотреть нечего, самое интересное - это вид с высоты холма на Прагу и посещение пивного ресторана при монастыре.

Sadly we could not get the private tour to see the library inside, so we had to look trough the door but wow it is so beautifull!! If you can book the private tour in advance from home do so, it must be worth it. I wish we would have

Beautiful place to spend the day. Library was stunning. The cloisters and church were beautiful and peaceful. The brewery on property had tasty beers and outdoor tables in a rose garden

Astonishing. One of the most beautiful libraries in the world! 😍 Instead of taking the normal tour, make sure to book the private tour in advance (more info is available on the Monastery website) so you can see properly this wonder!! 👏👏👏

Uphill walk, reserving a tour recommended. When we were there, all the globes were unfortunately lined up so it was difficult to see them all. The lady in the gift shop was very friendly. She had a stamp for visitors to mark their cards. I asked if she would stamp my journal. She just handed me the inkpad and the stamps and told me to go ahead. Great experience. Do visit the art gallery. Many rooms, great art, quiet, might not be the best place for small children. Pictures below.

Very pretty library. You can’t walk into the actual space but you can take a picture and there is a cool exhibit before the main room. I really enjoyed the visit and the entire monastery is very nice.

Hi we visited here but we didn't purchase any entry tickets to view the library or picture gallery. There is access to the chapel at the monastery and it's an impressive building as per the pictures. There are a number of bars and restaurants outside that sell beer made in micro breweries on the grounds of the monastery. If you fancied a pint. I have included pictures of the St Norbert bar we went to. Who said they were the only bar that actually brewed their beer on the monastery and the others are brewed somewhere else. So don't know who is telling the truth really. The scenery from the monastery is amazing also. As it gives you a view right across Prague.

The church is magnificent. The access is free.

Buy the multiple tickets so you can see both the library as well as the adjoining Strahov collection of mediaeval/monastic paintings/art... one of the largest collections in Central and Eastern Europe

Very beautifull

Amazing place to go to, it won't take long to walk around but it is well worth going. It is a bit far from the centre of Prague and up a very difficult hill to walk up if your not great at walking in which I case I would recommend public transport.

The monestary church is very beautiful, but the library collection is actually what drew me to the site. It is well worth the extra money to book a private guided tour. My guide Ivana was wonderful. The private tour allows one to immerse oneself into the history of this still operating abbey. The collection is simply amazing and a national Czech treasure.

(Translated by Google) Very nice monastery with a small inner courtyard from which you can enjoy a great view of Prague. There is also a small beer garden where you can eat and drink very well, very nice staff. (Original) Sehr schönes Kloster mit einem kleinen Innenhof von welchem man einen tollen Ausblick auf Prag genießen kann. Ebenfalls gibt es dort einen kleinen Biergarten wo man sehr gut speisen und trinken kann, sehr nettes Personal.

Nice walk up with beautiful view of Prague. The are apple trees along the way with fruits when we visited. The monastery has a good collection of exhibits, libraries, and baroque church. We enjoyed our visit.

Beautiful and most importantly less tourists than the sprawling old town of Prague.

(Translated by Google) The order celebrated 900 years and issued beautiful commemorative medals for the occasion. (Original) Řád slavil 900 roků trvání a vydal k této příležitosti krásné pamětní medaile.

(Translated by Google) There are two library rooms in the Norbertine monastery in Strahov - a theological one from the 17th century and a philosophical one from the 18th century. Many valuable and interesting collections, as well as the interesting history of the library itself. In the theological room - a compilation desk with movable inlaid shelves. Such a computer from centuries ago. In the corridor, there is a study of curiosities, and in it, among others. xyloteka - a dendrological library containing monographs of tree species. The book covers are made of the bark of the tree in question, with a herbarium inside. (Original) W klasztorze norbertynów na Strahovie są dwie sale biblioteczne - teologiczna z 17 wieku i filozoficzna z 18 wieku. Wiele cennych, interesujących zbiorów, tak jak ciekawa sama historia biblioteki. W sali teologicznej - biurko do kompilacji tekstów, z ruchomymi inkrustowanymi półkami. Taki komputer sprzed wieków. W korytarzu gabinet osobliwości, a w nim m. in. ksyloteka - biblioteka dendrologiczna, zawierająca monografie gatunków drzew. Okładki książek wykonane są z kory omawianego drzewa, w środku zielnik.

Wonderful monastery, containing three diferent areas (all on one ticket) the chapel, the library and the convent The chapel was closed for a service so we could only enter into the rear area. This still provided great views. The next section is the most well known area, the library. The libary is made up for two stunning area's. Unfortunately you can only stand at the door way and not actually enter. It is still non the less unmissable. The last area seems to be missed out by the other tourists visting when I went. The convent is situated a short walk away from the other two areas. It is over two levels, the ground floor allows access to the original rooms of the monastery which are stunning and left me in awe. There are also toilets which may provide relief to people wanting to continue onto the castle or observation tower. On the second floor is a vast and varied art collection. These are mainly religious art works but are of a great historical significance.

It is indeed beautifull, but very crowded and actually you don't get to see inside the library only if you have a reservation and a guide. We only payed the tickets and did not had acces in the library. We have seen it from outside the door, it was majestic either way. A place you will want to visit.

Please enjoy the hill walk to get here. Lush nature and very nice views can be seen from the top of the hill.

Definitely one of the best places to visit. Try to get a private tour of the libraries so you can go inside vice looking in from the door. Also recommend taking the gallery tour in the back of the Basilica.

You're not allowed to enter those beautiful rooms, but I actually find it ok like that, the curators take good care of the preservation of this beautiful library

I consider this a tourist trap. You pay a full ticket for the library but you cannot access it. 6 euro just to see 10 old bibles in a 10m hallway. Very disappointing. They only tell you that after you purchase the ticket

Best meal I had in my 10 days in Prague! The ribs fell off the bone. We couldn't find a seat so they made to-go orders for us.

If you entendu to visit the library, you better start the day with this visit cause it opens at 9h30. You'll probably need about 1h. Then from the monastery to the castle you need to take the tram for 2 or 3 Station.

The Best view for Praha

The visit was a bit quick for me because of the rain and because the klaster 1st floor was closed. But the library and the cloister building really worth a visit.

Library is ok, but not large. Monastery is a bit of overrated. A photopermit is needed in both venues.

An impressive church with a lot of paintings to all the ceiling. Is a place where you can meditate and speak with God. Inside the Monastery court you can find a restaurant where you can drink a very good beer.

This is wonderful place all together, we walked here from the castle and it was fun. The chapel, library and convent can be done in one ticket. The chapel visit depends on the time. The library was really beautiful and the convent was amazing. All together it takes about an hour to finish everything.

The organization deserves 0 stars. If you don’t book a tour guide, you can pay the ticket but without visiting the library (which it was the reason I went up there). They explain you at the ticket office, but anyway, it doesn’t make any sense. Ridiculous!

It could be much better if they let people walk inside the library main salons. In a regular visit they just let you have a short visit through the entrance door, you can stay there for a few seconds and take few pictures 😑

Beautiful place. Very peaceful. The view of the city is exceptional! The library is a bit over rated i think, you can’t even go inside.

The people who work there (similar to a lot of places in Prague) are not nice or helpful. We were looking for the brewery and were answered very rudely. As for it being the best beer in Czech Republic... we've had better...

Wow, wow, wow … even people that don’t read as much as I do should be inspired by the library here. Amazing!!! Buying tickets can be a bit interesting if you come from the funicular … straight up easy if you come in the front gate though!!!

Very unique library. You have the opportunity to see how the science developed without computers. You have to pay to take the pictures inside

Spectacular library to be seen here. It is just two rooms which you can't even enter but still worth seeing, don't miss it when visiting Prague

Gorgeous library, but unless you have booked in advance, to go inside with a tour guide, you can not really go inside it! Also I found 2€ for photo permission ridiculous…

Strahov Monastery is a Premonstratensian abbey founded in 1143 by Jindřich Zdík, Bishop John of Prague, and Vladislaus II, Duke of Bohemia. It is located in Strahov, Prague, Czech Republic. Architectural styles include Baroque architecture, Romanesque architecture and Renaissance architecture.

You have to pay for everything. Library is awesome but you cannot acces just get the permit to glimpse. Surroundings are vey nice

Beautiful place! Nice view down to the city the Monastery itself is stunning!

The library and the cathedral are nice and worth seeing. It's a bit frustrating that it's just from the entrance and usually just for a few minutes, as other visitors are waiting their turn too. The view over the city is nice.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful library, interesting exposition, only the entrance fee is a bit more expensive (Original) Krásná knihovna, zajímavá expozice, jen vstupné je trošku dražší

(Translated by Google) So beautiful and open 😍😍. (Original) Tak krásné a otevřené 😍😍.

(Translated by Google) It is located in Hradčany, very close to Prague Castle and Loretta .... Its construction began in 1140 by the King of Bohemia Vladislav II, and was originally wooden, but after a devastating fire in 1258 it was rebuilt in Gothic style. The monks are of the Order of the Capocins, founded by St. Norbert (known as the Norbertines or White Horsemen) .... The monastery was closed during communism, and some of the monks were imprisoned. Its activities were restored after 1990. Now you can walk around its park or see some of the landmarks that are on his theory ... the Church of St. Roch, the Church of the Assumption (where Mozart is said to have played in 1787), the Strahov Library, the Art Gallery and of course the Norbert Brewery. (Original) Разположен е в Храдчани, много близо до Пражкия замък и Лорета.... Строителство му започва през 1140 от краля на Бохемия Владислав ll, и първоначално е бил дървен,но след опустошител пожар_1258 г е построен наново в готически стил.Монасите са от ордена на капоцините, създаден от Св.Норберт( известни като Норбертинци или Бели конници).... Манастира е бил затворен по времето на комунизма ,а някои от монасите са вкарани в затвора.Дейноста му е възстановена след 1990 година. Сега може да се разходите из неговия парк или да разгледате някои от забележителностите които са на неговата теория... църквата Св.Рох , църквата Успение Богородично ( където се твърди че е свирил Моцарт през 1787 г.), Страховската библиотека, Художествена галерия и разбира се Пивоварната Норберт.

(Translated by Google) On the way from the monastery to the lookout tower there is a restaurant with great beer from the local brewery. (Original) Przy drodze z klasztoru na wieżę widokową jest restauracja ze świetnym piwem z lokalnego browaru.

(Translated by Google) A place worth visiting not only because of the library, monuments, views, or the crossing to Petrzin, but also because of the brewery that exists here, which has been brewing great beer for centuries. I also recommend trying this taste of Prague. In terms of urban planning, the walk gives an insight and an idea of ​​the self-sufficient functioning of the monastery. (Original) Warte odwiedzenia miejsce nie tylko ze względu na bibliotekę, zabytki, widoki, czy przejście na Petrzin, ale także z uwagi na istniejący tutaj browar, warzący od wieków wspaniałe piwo. Polecam spróbowania także tego smaku Pragi. Urbanistycznie- spacer daje wgląd i wyobrażenie o samowystarczalnym funkcjonowaniu klasztoru.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful monastery (Original) Nádherný klášter

(Translated by Google) Excellent place Hanka (Original) Vynikající místo Hanka

Harry Potter 👍🏻

(Translated by Google) Super baroque library. If you are interested in the taro area, go for it and visit the baroque church. I recommend. (Original) Super barokni knihovna. Pokud vas zajima taro oblast jdete do toho a pritom navstivte i barokni kostel. Doporucuji.

(Translated by Google) Good and cozy place (Original) Хороше і затишне місце

(Translated by Google) The monastery was founded at the beginning of the 12th century by the King of Bohemia Vladislao II, who dedicated it to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and entrusted it to the Premonstratensian religious order. Inside the abbey are preserved the mortal remains of the founder of the order, Saint Norbert of Prémontré. The abbey, which was originally built in the Gothic and Renaissance style, was rebuilt between 1743 and 1752 in the Baroque style based on a project by the architect Anselmo Martino Lurago and the interior was extensively decorated in the mid-18th century. Inside the monastery are housed the library, which houses many medieval manuscripts, maps and graphics, an art gallery, which exhibits medieval paintings, and, since 1953, the museum of Czech literature. (Original) Il monastero fu fondato all'inizio del XII secolo dal re di Boemia Vladislao II, che lo dedicò all'Assunzione della Beata Vergine Maria e lo affidò all'ordine religioso dei Premostratensi. All'interno dell'abbazia si conservano le spoglie mortali del fondatore dell'ordine, san Norberto di Prémontré. L'abbazia, che in origine era costruita in stile gotico e rinascimentale, è stata ricostruita tra il 1743 e il 1752 in stile barocco su progetto dell'architetto Anselmo Martino Lurago e l'interno è stato estensivamente decorato alla metà del XVIII secolo. All'interno del monastero sono ospitati la biblioteca, in cui sono conservati molti manoscritti medioevali, carte e grafici, una pinacoteca, che espone dipinti medioevali, e, dal 1953, il museo della letteratura ceca.

(Translated by Google) Places lulled by the beauty of its wooden libraries, by the large number of superbly preserved books. (Original) Lieux bercés par la beauté de ses bibliothèques en bois ,par le nombre important de livres superbement conservés.

(Translated by Google) The Premonstratensian monastery was founded in 1140. In its grounds there is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the rare Strahov Library with many medieval manuscripts, maps and globes, the Baroque Theological Hall, the Classicist Philosophical Hall decorated with frescoes and the Strahov Picture Gallery. painting, Rudolfinian art and Baroque and Rococo paintings. (Original) Klášter řádu premonstrátů byl založen r. 1140. V jeho areálu se nachází kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie, vzácná Strahovská knihovna s množstvím středověkých rukopisů, map a glóbů, barokní Teologický sál, klasicistní Filozofický sál zdobený freskami a Strahovská obrazárna, jedna z nejvýznamnějších středoevropských sbírek gotického malířství, rudolfinského umění a barokní a rokokové malby.

(Translated by Google) The Royal Canonry of the Prémmonstratenser vom Strahov (Czech: Královská kanonie premonstrátů na Strahově) is an abbey of the Prämonstratenser-Ordens am Strahovské nádvoři in the Prague district of Hradčany. Jindřich Zdík, bishop of Olomouc, adopted the idea of ​​establishing a regular canon monastery in Prague after his pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1138. The bishops of Prague and the Duke of Bohemia Sob Dükslav I, and after his death II. He had the support of Vladislav. After Zdík's first unsuccessful attempt to find a Czech variant of the canonal order at Strahov in 1140, an invitation was made to the Premonstratensians, whose first representatives came from Steinfeld (now Germany) in the Rhine valley. (Original) The Royal Canonry of the Prémmonstratenser vom Strahov (Czech: Královská kanonie premonstrátů na Strahově) is an abbey of the Prämonstratenser-Ordens am Strahovské nádvoři in the Prague district of Hradčany. Olomouc'un piskoposu Jindřich Zdík, 1138'de Kutsal Topraklar'a yaptığı hac ziyaretinden sonra, Prag'da normal kanonlardan oluşan bir manastır kurma fikrini benimsedi. Prag piskoposlarının ve Bohemya Dükü I. Soběslav'ın ve ölümünden sonra II. Vladislav'ın desteğini aldı. Zdík'in 1140 yılında Strahov adlı yerde kanon düzeninin bir Çek varyantını bulmaya yönelik ilk başarısız girişiminden sonra, ilk temsilcileri Ren vadisindeki Steinfeld'den (şimdi Almanya) gelen Premonstratensian'lara bir davet yapıldı.

(Translated by Google) Nice, well-groomed. (Original) Красиво, ухожено.

A wonderful place to visit

Fantastic view. The service was OK. We had only drinks. The prices was OK. If your at this place check out this restaurant

6€ ticket and you can just see the library from outside, from behind a rope!!! If you want to take a photo 2 more euro!!! 🤦🏻‍♂️ You can have a better experience from 3d reconstruction on the web 😁

Plan enough time to visit. It is still open to external sightseeing even after the official closing time of 5-6 in the evening. The on-site restaurant bar claimed to be 800 years old is a great place to grab a bite and splash it with some excellent draft beer (lager, dark and even IPA). You can choose to sit deep in the cellar or on the outside terrace with very nice ambience.

Nice place to start the castle tour. Amazing view from the garden outside the monastery. Take tram 22 or 23 up here. The beer of the monastery is said to be delicious. (I'm a teetotaller ☺️) Unique library.

You can spend your whole morning in the monastery complex. They have a nice gallery that you enter through the courtyard behind the church. The Strahov library is also beautiful! When you get hungry you can go to their brewery and try their famous St Norbert beer!

I went to the Strahov Monastery this past week on vacation in Prague and the views did not disappoint. They have a little restaurant that allows you to try the beer that the monks made (I tried the blueberry) and it is very good! I’m not a beer fan normally but this went down easily. But the main attraction at the restaurant is the incredible view of the city. The food was great too (I got the salmon tartar appetizer). Check this out if you want a unique meal with great views

Wonder

A very nice place to visit near the castle. The view to the city is fantastic, there are small shops where you can buy food and drink and small souvenirs. It is only crowded if there is a tourist group. Worth to visit.

Is it worth the money? Yes and no. The library is very small and limited to one corridor. You won't see much. The gallery, on the other hand, has much more to offer. Be prepared to pay extra for being allowed to take pictures. There's restaurants in the vicinity so that's good. Overall, the place is peaceful and quiet. You can pay by card.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful library and beautiful church (Original) Wunderschöne Bibliothek und wunderschöne Kirche

(Translated by Google) Not much to see except the relaxing place (Original) Pas grand chose a voir si ce n'est le lieu reposant

(Translated by Google) Nice view on top of the mountain, especially the home-made beer is recommended. (Original) Mooi uitzicht bovenop de berg, vooral het eigengemaakt bier is een aanrader.

(Translated by Google) An evocative atmosphere that envelops you in history. (Original) Suggestivo una atmosfera che ti avvolge di storia.

Very beautiful library and definitely worth a visit. However, it's a pity that you can't take photos inside for free (extra cost of 50 CZK) and that you can't actually enter the library room. You can only look through the door. Anyways I'm happy that I've visited the library and the (luxury) monastery.

(Translated by Google) Worth visiting (Original) Warto zwiedzić

(Translated by Google) A beautiful building complex. (Original) Piękny kompleks budynków.

Simply beautiful.

(Translated by Google) It's a magical place, atmospheric (Original) Это волшебное место, атмосферно

Very good beer and nice staff. Beer tour is shorts but efective.

(Translated by Google) Humility respect for the history of our country (Original) Pokora úcta k historii naší země

Good beers with great price 🍻🍺🍻🍺

The library definitely worth seeing. Pity that you cannot enter the hall with books, you can just look from distance

(Translated by Google) Very interesting place but it takes plenty of time for a tour (Original) Velmi zajimave misto ale che to dost casu na prohlidku

Beautyfull

(Translated by Google) If you're okay with morning drinking, it's also recommended to go around 11:00 for brunch. A lot of people come from lunch. All three draft beers are delicious and thick. The view is really good if you drink beer and walk down the walk. (Original) 모닝음주도 괜찮으시다면 브런치 겸해서 11시쯤 가시는 것도 추천합니다. 점심때부터는 사람 엄청 몰려요. 생맥주 3종 모두 맛있고 진해요. 맥주 마시고 산책겸 걸어서 내려오면 뷰가 정말 좋습니다.

(Translated by Google) The entrance was only to one hall where there were a few old books, an exhibition of sea shells and apples behind the window. The entrance to the main attraction - the library was closed. The service does not correspond to the price at all. I do not recommend this place (Original) Вхід був тільки в один зал де було кілька старих книг, виставка морських мушлі і яблука за вітриною. Вхід до головної атракції - бібліотеки був закритий. Послуга взагалі не відповідає ціні. Не рекомендую це місце

(Translated by Google) View on the city (Original) Blick auf die stadt

Lucky enough to book the private tour. I am the only person in the tour. Ivana was brilliant in explaining the meaning of the paintings and information of the libraries and use of some furnitures. I would definitely recommend doing a private tour.

OK, the library is indeed beautiful, but other than that it's not worth the price - we couldn't see the temple at all - only through glass and two(!) grids, standing at the very entrance. It's much better to just walk around the park.