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Benedictine monastery Rajhrad

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Benedictine Monastery in Rajhrad

Discover the Benedictine Monastery in Rajhrad: A Treasure Trove of History and Literature! Nestled in the heart of Rajhrad, the Benedictine Monastery is home to the largest monastic library in Moravia, boasting over 65,000 books. This remarkable collection includes volumes that predate the monastery itself, which was founded by Břetislav I around 1048.
Among the library’s most prized possessions are manuscripts linked to Queen Eliška Rejčka, the second wife of King Wenceslas II and stepmother to the last Přemyslid, Wenceslas III. These manuscripts are celebrated as masterpieces of medieval literature. Visit the Benedictine Monastery in Rajhrad to immerse yourself in centuries of history and explore the rich literary heritage preserved within its ancient walls.

The Monastery in Rajhrad, near Brno, is one of Moravia’s oldest and most renowned monasteries, serving as a center of culture and education. Visitors can explore the Abbey Church of Saints Peter and Paul and the Memorial of Literature in Moravia, which features a permanent exhibition showcasing Moravian literature over the past ten centuries. The highlight is the restored historical library, one of the largest monastic libraries in the Czech Republic, containing 65,000 historical volumes. Additionally, the monastery boasts a functional sacristy in the east wing and a restored chapter hall with an adjoining exhibition room, both open to visitors. Plan your visit to the Monastery in Rajhrad and immerse yourself in a journey through history, culture, and literature.

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Information from history

FROM THE HISTORY OF THE MONASTERY

In the heart of Rajhrad, where an Old Slavic settlement once stood, a Great Moravian settlement gradually emerged, likely featuring a small church. Today, the **monumental Baroque church of Saints Peter and Paul** majestically dominates the landscape of the present-day Monastery of Rajhrad.

Where to get tourist information?

Contacts

Where else to get guaranteed information than on the site of the Benedictine monastery.

Museum of Literature in Moravia

Klášter 1, 664 61 Rajhrad
tel. +420 544 544 280
e-mail: rajhrad@muzeumbrnenska.cz
web: rajhrad.muzeumbrnenska.cz

Benedictine Abbey of Saints Peter and Paul

Klášter 1, 664 61 Rajhrad
tel. +420 547 230 027
e-mail: benediktini@volny.cz
web: www.rajhrad.benediktini.cz

How to get to the monastery?

The monastery can be reached by road from the town of Rajhrad (approx. 1 km), with shuttle trains and buses from Brno (12 km).

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