Emmaus Monastery, Gothic monastery in New Town, Czech Republic
The Emmaus Monastery contains a Gothic cloister with original faded frescoes and symbolic elements from the fourteenth century within its stone walls.
Charles IV established the monastery in 1347 as part of a planned cross-shaped arrangement of religious buildings across Prague's urban layout.
The monastery produced the Reims Gospel, a manuscript combining Cyrillic and Glagolitic alphabets used in French royal coronation ceremonies until the 18th century.
The monastery opens its doors to visitors throughout the year, with recent attendance records showing over 4,700 people exploring its grounds in 2022.
During reconstruction after World War II damage, architects added modern concrete spires to the monastery's roof, creating a distinct architectural contrast.
Location: New Town
Inception: 1347
Founders: Charles IV
Website: https://opatstvi-emauzy.cz
GPS coordinates: 50.07222,14.41750
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:42
Prague contains numerous historical sites beyond the main tourist areas. The Vyšehrad fortress stands above the Vltava River with Gothic and Baroque architecture. The Vrtba Garden displays terraced landscaping from the 18th century. The Strahov Monastery holds medieval manuscripts in its libraries. Modern culture thrives at Kasárna Karlín, a former military base. Gardens like Wallenstein and Kinský offer green spaces with statues and ponds. Religious buildings include the modernist St. Wenceslas Church in Vršovice and the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn.
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