Ein Besuch des Emmausklosters lohnt sich - besonders für alle, die sich für Geschichte und Religion interessieren. Das Prager Benediktinerkloster wurde 1347 von Kaiser Karl IV. gegründet. Der Benediktinerorden selbst geht auf Benedikt von Nursia (480 - 548) zurück. Die Kirche und das Kloster liegen auf einer Anhöhe. Die beiden spitz zulaufenden Betonsegel sind schon weitem sichtbar. Sie ersetzen die beiden Kirchtürme, die bei einem Fliegerangriff 1945 zerstört worden sind. Überhaupt wurde das Kloster damals arg in Mitleidenschaft gezogen. Die Fresken im Kreuzgang sind nur noch in Fragmenten erhalten. Das theologische Programm des Bilderzyklus wird in tschechischer und englischer Sprache erklärt, die Fresken werden in Skizzen dargestellt und gut erläutert. Die Hinweise auf den Zugang zum Kloster könnten genauer sein. Für die täglichen Gottesdienste um 10 Uhr ist die Abteikirche geöffnet. Ab 11 Uhr kann man das Kloster besichtigen. Hierzu muss man an einem Schalter ein Ticket kaufen. Die junge Dame sprach leider nur sehr wenig Englisch. Es lohnt sich wirklich, das Emmauskloster zu besuchen. Auch das Café Emauzy ist zu empfehlen. Von der Terrasse aus kann man den Blick auf die gotische Fassade der Abteikirche und den Blick hinunter zur Moldau genießen. Die beiden sozialistischen Bauklötze, einst in unmittelbarer Nachbarschaft zur Kirche errichtet, sind an Einfallslosigkeit nicht zu übertreffen und gammeln mit Recht vor sich hin. Das Schönste an diesen beiden Bauten ist die Rasenfläche, die sie umgibt.

Unfortunately the monastery suffered a lot of damage during the war, with sections having been almost completely rebuilt. A lot of the frescos are in very poor condition - but a fair bit of effort has been put into the informational signs (in both Czech and English) to make it easier to see what they would have shown and which parts are still visible. The monastery is quite small, so don't expect to spend a huge amount of time unless you're particularly interested in the religious significance of the damaged paintings. The information about the past appearance of the monastery and it's rebuilding was interesting. There was also a small temporary art exhibition in a side room which was quite good and probably the best part of the visit. Sadly what put a dampener on the place was the man working the front desk. He was really quite rude on arrival, and as we were leaving later he was playing a video on his phone quite loudly in the lobby!

I am so glad that I visited this monastery it is quiet, beautiful and calm.

This was the best 60ckr I spent in Prague. Just the cloister was a magnificent place covered in paintings made hundreds of years ago. And then the various chapels and the repaired and renovated church were equally breathtaking. This place is so quiet too, slightly away from the main tourist centres. Well worth a visit if, like me, you're impressed by ecclesiastical architecture. 🇨🇿😀⛪

Really enjoyed this place. It's small and peaceful. Was a nice spot to take in the view of Prague. The descriptions are in English as well so easy to understand the history.

It shines like a beautiful beacon of light in the dark

Beautiful. I passed by a coincidence. So happy the doors were open.

Interesting and well restored place, beautiful view of Prague.

Very nice place.

Amazing place, interesting piece of history. Calm and peacful island in the city center.

This place was pretty nice, i was stopped by the police here while flying with my drone they were kind tho, dont try it yourself :)

Really ancient (medieval). Unfortunately not all the frescoes are intact. Especially nice when there are concerts taking place in the refectory.

Beautiful place, would recommend to visit if you are in the area. There is also a small café where you can buy a coffee and enjoy the view.

Fascinating monastery blending old and new. Well worth a visit.

Nice Abbey and Church, quite old, worth visiting...also part of the theological seminars

Progressive roof type. Apart from that, a classic church.

Small place. Beautiful views from the garden. There is a cafe as well.

Very good, completely reconstructed.

One of the most historic places to visit in Prague, especially for Christians and Catholics experiencing Latin Mass in this Benedictine abbey Emperors Chapel. Highly recommended.

Nice and sensitive maintained historical place. Bit hidden but keep genius loci of Praha. Check the wall paintings.

Ok

Quiet place, near the city centre. Worth of seeing.