St Thomas's Abbey in Brno, Augustinian monastery in Old Brno, Czech Republic.
St Thomas's Abbey combines Gothic arches, Baroque ornaments, and Neoclassical features across its stone walls, towers, and interior chambers.
Elizabeth Richeza of Poland established the monastery in 1323, initiating centuries of religious and educational activities in the Moravian region.
The monastery maintains a collection of medieval manuscripts, religious artworks, and historical documents that reflect Czech religious traditions.
Visitors can access the abbey through guided tours available daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, with entrance fees including access to the Mendel Museum.
Geneticist Gregor Mendel conducted his groundbreaking heredity experiments with pea plants in the monastery garden between 1856 and 1863.
Location: Old Brno
Inception: 1323
Founders: Elizabeth Richeza of Poland
Architectural style: Gothic architecture, baroque architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Website: https://opatstvibrno.cz
GPS coordinates: 49.19177,16.59376
Latest update: May 13, 2025 02:17
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Mendel Museum
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Tramvajová štola pod Špilberkem
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Old Brno Abbey Museum
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Seven-branched candelabrum (Brno)
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Mendelův jinan
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Statue of Gregor Mendel (Brno)
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Sladová 1a
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Sladová 3
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Pekařská 74
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Pekařská 92
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Hlinky 26
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Škola
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Mendlovo náměstí 9
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Pekařská 82
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Pekařská 80
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Úvoz 8
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Mendlovo náměstí 8
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Výstavní 9
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Úvoz 6
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Pekařská 76
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Pulihrášek
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Plaque of Pavel Křížkovský, Brno
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Plaque of Jan Křtitel Rudiš
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Hrachovina
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Maria column
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