Břevnov Abbey (Czech: Břevnovský klášter) is a Benedictine monastery in Prague. It was founded by Prince Boleslav II and Saint Adalbert, bishop of Prague in 993 AD.
The buildings standing today, including St Margaret's church, the conventual buildings and prelate's house, date from the 18th century and have been built in the Baroque style.
Sources / External links
- Brevnov Abbey Website (Czech) (German) (Latin)
Coordinates: 50°05′04″N 14°21′25″E / 50.08444°N 14.35694°E
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