DOLNI KOUNICE - Touristic information

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Description
OwnerBrněnské biskupství / Městský úřad Dolní Kounice
Prevalent styleGothic
Short descriptionPicturesque Premonstrat's monastery Rosa coeli ruins. Originally a Roman estate from the 12th century, Gothic rebuilt two centuries later. Plundered during Hussite wars, ceased in the 16th century. Strahov Premonstrats tried to renovate it in the following century but it was finally left after fire in 1703.
ExpositionsMonastery areal with corridor of the cross and paradise court, chapel, sacristy and staircase tower. Entrance portal with rich decor. The main church body is veilless, which, together with the other church parts, creates and outstandingly romantic cmplex.
Interesting detailUnique Gothic architectonic features, superb harmony of torsal architecture and nature scene. Synagogue from 1652 and an extensive jewish cemetery have been opened close to the church. Nearby castle newly opened.
Present conditionRuin
Open for publicIndividually or with a guide
Touristic information
Entrance feeFull entrance fee: 20 CZK
Half entrance fee: 12 CZK
Sightseeing tourSightseeing tour duration 30 mins, max. 40 persons.
Locations
GPS coordinatesX: 36-07-550
Y: 54-38-320
CountryMoravia (Morava)
RegionJihomoravský kraj
DistrictBrno-venkov
CityDolní Kounice
Locations8 kms South-east from Ivančice.
Contact
CityDolní Kounice
ZIP code664 64
Phone+420 546420005 (MěÚ), 543235030 (biskupství)
Fax number+420 546421304
E-mailkic@dolnikounice.cz
WWWwww.dolnikounice.cz
Access and localities
Parking0.1 km
Bus0.3 km
Train3 km
Automapa SHOCART
SHOCART 1:100 000 (turistický), strana č. 143 f
SHOCART 1:150 000, strana č. 76 d
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 45 c
Cyklo-turistická mapa SHOCART
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 7 d
Turistická mapa SHOCART
SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 7 d
Services
Servicesbaggage room cycle room souvenires shop sightseeing tours booking
Barrierless accessBarrierless access
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