Tepla Monastery
Historic Sites
Sights & Landmarks
Attraction
About
The monastery was founded in 1193. Even today there lives a community of monks of Premonstratensian order. Significant is the Romanesque-Gothic Church of the Annunciation and the library, which is the second largest monastery library in Bohemia with many rare prints. Residential wing of the monastery is the work of Christoph Dientzenhofer from the years 1690-1725. A library with a church and a residential wing are open to visitors within two guided tours. English Park is freely accessible throu whole year. In summer Watermill with interactive models - playground for children is open for free.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 3 hours