St. Agnes Convent

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St. Agnes Convent

Bohemia's oldest example of Gothic architecture

U Milosrdných 17
Prague 11000
+420 2 2481 0628
http://www.ngprague.cz/

This convent, built in 1233, was closed down in the late 18th century but was then renovated during the latter part of the 20th century to house a collection of 19th-century art from the National Gallery. Today, the collection is on public display. Originally a convent for the Order of the Poor Clares, it was named after the sister of King Vaclav I who became an abbess here. She was eventually canonized in November 1989. A charming café on the premises offers cold dishes with Moravian wine and a variety of coffee and chocolate desserts. A visit on the first wedenesday of the month will fetch you free entry.

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St. Agnes Convent Photo: m. clark