Zbraslav Monastery, Cistercian monastery in Praha-Zbraslav, Czech Republic.
Description
Zbraslav Monastery blends Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles in a structure whose stone walls rise along the Vltava River. The complex includes monastery buildings, chapels, and surrounding grounds that form a unified religious compound.
History
King Wenceslaus II of Bohemia founded the monastery in 1292, and it subsequently became a burial site for the last members of the Přemyslid dynasty. These burials established the place as a significant symbol of royal authority during the Middle Ages.
Culture
The Madonna of Zbraslav, created in the 1340s, stands as one of the finest Gothic paintings from medieval Bohemia and remains housed within these walls. This artwork reflects the spiritual and artistic heritage that shaped the place for centuries.
Practical
The monastery sits along the Vltava River south of Prague and is reachable by public transportation from the city center. Pathways through and around the buildings can be explored, and access varies depending on the season and operating hours.
Did you know?
Peter of Zittau, a notable abbot, wrote the Zbraslav Chronicle, an important historical record of the early 14th century. This document provided insiders with a rare window into daily life and political events of medieval Bohemia.
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