Plasy Monastery

Plasy Monastery is a Cistercian religious community in northwestern Czech Republic, featuring elaborate Baroque ceiling and wall decorations throughout its interior spaces. The complex houses multiple pharmacy sections representing different periods of construction and displays religious artifacts.

Prince Vladislav II founded the abbey in 1144, establishing an important center for monastic life. The structure sustained damage during the Hussite Wars but underwent major renewal during the Baroque period.

The Chapter Hall served as the heart of monastic life, where the community gathered for spiritual discussions and decisions. This space reveals how the monks' daily routine was shaped by the building itself.

The monastery is accessible through guided tours that lead visitors through selected rooms and exhibition spaces. Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the floors can be uneven and the stairs between levels are steep.

The foundation rests on an ingenious water pressure system designed by architect Santini Aichel to protect the building from flooding in this swampy terrain. Two underground basins channel water away strategically, keeping the foundations dry.

Location: Plasy

Inception: 1144

Founders: Vladislaus II of Bohemia

Architects: Jean Baptiste Mathey, Jan Santini Aichel, Kilián Ignaz Dientzenhofer

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Website: https://klaster-plasy.cz

GPS coordinates: 49.93444,13.39083

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:22