Gothic chapel in Plasy Monastery
Gothic chapel in Plasy Monastery, Gothic chapel at Plasy Monastery, Czech Republic
Description
The Gothic chapel sits within Plasy Monastery and shows typical features such as pointed arches, high stone walls, and carefully crafted windows. The building reveals how medieval masons constructed religious spaces with precise stonework and attention to light.
History
The chapel was built as part of efforts to rebuild the monastery after the Hussite Wars devastated the region in the early 1400s. It marks a time when the religious community worked to restore their spiritual and physical presence.
Culture
The chapel shows how religious devotion shaped the way medieval builders designed sacred spaces in Bohemia. You can see this in the careful stonework and the way the interior is arranged for prayer and worship.
Practical
Visitors should try to see the chapel during daylight hours to fully appreciate the stone details and window work. The monastery offers guided visits on many days, though you can also explore at your own pace.
Did you know?
The chapel holds medieval stone carvings that survived both the Hussite conflicts and later changes when the monastery was transformed under the Metternich family. These carvings offer a rare window into the original craftsmanship of the period.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Plasy).
Plasy Monastery
86 m
Convent buildings
31 m
Kongresovka
80 m
Centrum stavitelského dědictví
116 m
Klášterní mlýn
91 m
Budova klášterního pivovaru v Plasích
113 m
Lávka přes Střelu u kláštera Plasy
159 m
Bust of Bedřich Smetana
182 m
Statue of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux in Plasy
99 m
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
60 m
Zájezdní hostinec
223 m
Památník Sovětské armády v Plasích
214 m
Dům čp. 37
224 m
Dům čp. 36
185 m
Sloup se sochou svatého Bernarda v Plasích
187 m
Kašna se sochou svatého Jana Nepomuckého v Plasích
129 m
Kříž v Plasích v Žebnické ulici
199 m
Kříž v zahradě v Plasích v Žebnické ulici
210 m
Kašna u kláštera Plasy
124 m
World War II memorial in Plasy
144 m
Kříž v Plasích u kláštera
54 m
Úřednická budova klášterního dvora v Plasích
179 m
Lávka přes Střelu u okružní křižovatky v Plasích
181 m
Arkádová chodba s altánem
102 m
Nadzemní ležácké sklepy
58 m
Prelature, castle
132 m
Silniční most přes Střelu v Plasech
147 m
Sýpka kláštera Plasy
136 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes