Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia, Medieval monastery in Old Town, Czech Republic
The convent of St Agnes unites two monastic foundations built from gray brick with pointed arches and Gothic tracery windows. The site extends across several courtyards and includes a cloister church, arcaded walkways, and former residential wings for the religious communities.
Agnes of Bohemia established the site in 1231 with her brother King Wenceslas I as the first Gothic building in Prague. The princess herself joined the community as a Poor Clare and led it until her death in 1282.
The east wing houses a collection of medieval paintings and sculpture produced by Bohemian workshops between the 13th and 16th centuries. The rooms display altarpieces and carved wooden figures that once adorned churches and chapels across the land.
The gardens around the building remain open throughout the year at no charge and feature sculptures by Czech artists. Allow around two hours to walk through the exhibition rooms inside.
Several Bohemian kings were buried here before their tombs were later moved to St Vitus Cathedral. The brick walls from the 13th century rank among the oldest surviving masonry structures in the city.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
