Plasy, Historical municipality in Plzeň-North District, Czech Republic
Plasy is a town along the Střela River in the Plzeň-North District, situated at about 350 meters elevation. The center is defined by a Baroque monastery complex with an adjacent Church of the Assumption, a Baroque granary, and a Royal Chapel surrounded by gardens.
Prince Vladislav II founded Plasy Monastery in 1144, which grew to become an influential religious center. By the time of King Wenceslaus I, its authority extended over approximately fifty surrounding villages.
The monastery buildings display architectural elements by Jan Blažej Santini Aichel, with ceiling frescoes by Jakub Pink depicting religious scenes throughout the complex. These artistic details shape how the space feels when you walk through it.
The monastery complex can be explored with guided tours through the church, granary building, and royal chapel. The town is accessible by railway from Plzeň, making it easy to reach for a day trip.
The monastery foundation rests on an intricate water management system using oak piles specifically designed to handle the swampy ground near the Střela River. This hidden engineering solution reveals how builders overcame difficult terrain to establish the complex.
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