Klokoty Monastery, Benedictine monastery in Tábor, Czech Republic
Klokoty Monastery sits on a steep slope above the Lužnice River, housing a Baroque church with adjoining cloisters. The complex combines a double cross layout and spreads across several levels of the hillside.
The site began as a small castle and chapel in the 13th century but was later transformed into a monastery. Baroque construction of the current complex started in the early 1700s and shaped the structure we see today.
The site takes its name from the veneration of Our Lady of Klokoty, a devotion central to the local community. Visitors can observe early-Baroque religious artworks throughout the complex that reflect the spiritual practices of the region.
The monastery sits on a steep hill, so wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for uneven terrain. The complex is open year-round and visitors can enter the churches at their own pace.
Inside, covered passages connect several small chapels with walls decorated in elaborate stucco work. These scenes from the life of Christ are carved into the surfaces, telling stories layer by layer.
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