Želiv monastery

Just over an hour from Prague

This is just over an hours drive from Prague, but is will worth the trip. There is part of the monastery being converted into a hotel, but not sure it was fully open. But the level of detail of the re...

New and Improved

The church has been totally restored and is looking amazing! If you have been before, you need to come again and see that changes that have been made. You will not be disappointed.

beautiful peaceful place

monastery with an outstanding church, brewery, accommodation on premises, nice restaurant, guided tour.

One of the gems of the Baroque Gothic style of Jan Santini Aichel

The monastery is an impressive ensemble of buildings. Renovation is still in progress. The church was not open at this time of the year, so we have to come back some other time.

Unexpected fascinating place

We had never heard of this place, but came across it and were very interested in its history, as a monastery for two different orders, a mansion/home to one of the key figures of the 30-years war, a d...