PRAHA - KLASTER A KOSTEL SV. TOMASE - Touristic information
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Kind | National cultural monument, UNESCO |
| Prevalent style | Baroque (incl. rococo) |
| Short description | King Václav II. Established this monastery with church in 1285, it was finished in 1379. Gothic building of the monastery were distinguishly rebuilt in 1604-34, they gained the present appearance in the second half of the 17th century, but the present appearance of the church is from the rebuilding in 1727-31 by K.I. Dientzenhofer. |
| Expositions | Preserved St. Barbora Gothic Cathedral in the church. Interior offers ceiling frescos by V.V. Reiner, paintings by K. Škréta, the main altar from 1731 with sculptures by F.M. Brokof and Müller, paintings by P.P. Rubens. |
| Interesting detail | Eminent persons of the Rudolfian times (i.e. constructor Oldřich Avostalis and sculptor Adrian de Vries) are buried in the church. |
| Present condition | Preserved |
| Open for public | Free access |
| Touristic information | |
| Sightseeing tour | Sightseeing tour duration cca 20 mins. |
| Locations | |
| GPS coordinates | X: 34-57-650 Y: 55-50-950 |
| Country | Bohemia (Čechy) |
| Region | Hlavní město Praha |
| District | Praha |
| City | Praha 1 - Malá Strana |
| Street | Letenská 28 |
| Locations | It is located between the Malostranské Square and Valdštejnská Garden. |
| Contact | |
| City | Praha 1 - Malá Strana |
| Street | Letenská 28 |
| ZIP code | 110 00 |
| Access and localities | |
| Parking | 0.3 km |
| Bus | 0.3 km |
| Train | 1.2 km |
| Automapa SHOCART | SHOCART 1:100 000 (turistický), strana č. 46 e SHOCART 1:150 000, strana č. 23 d SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 17 a |
| Other | SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 17 a |
| Services | |
| Barrierless access | 
No |
