Rajhrad Benedictine Monastery
Rajhrad Benedictine Monastery, Benedictine monastery in Rajhrad, Czech Republic
Rajhrad Benedictine Monastery is a monastic complex in South Moravia centered around a baroque church. The church interior displays elaborate frescoes, gilded stucco work, and ornamental details throughout its spaces.
The monastery was founded in 1045 and ranks among the oldest Benedictine settlements in Moravia. The community maintained its religious purpose through wars and social upheaval over the following centuries.
The monastery houses an important collection of manuscripts and historical documents from the region. These materials show how monastic life shaped and was shaped by the local community over centuries.
The grounds are accessible on foot and allow visitors to explore different parts of the complex at their own pace. Guided tours are regularly available and help clarify the history and architectural features you encounter.
A scholar and inventor named Prokop Diviš was connected to the monastery and left documentary traces of his work here. His contributions to scientific knowledge remain part of the monastery's historical record.
Location: Rajhrad
Inception: 1045
Founders: Bretislaus I
Website: http://rajhrad.benediktini.cz
GPS coordinates: 49.08972,16.61556
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40
South Moravia combines historic sites, natural formations, and cultural monuments that reflect centuries of history. This region of the Czech Republic is home to castles such as Vranov nad Dyjí, perched 76 meters above the Dyje River, and the aristocratic estate of Lednice with its 19th-century...
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