Klementinum – The Historical Czech National Library

Czech National Library

Klementinum in Prague is the Czech National Library: Located near the Charles Bridge and Staroměstské Square is the Klementinum, the second largest complex of buildings in Prague after Prague Castle. The Klementinum was built on an area of ​​two hectares and many great astronomers, scientists, mathematicians, philosophers, historians and musicians have worked here. Founding of Klementinum Founded as a Dominican monastery in the medieval period the Klementinum became a Jesuit … [Read more...]

Music in Prague Churches

Kláster sv. Jirí na Prazském hrade

Enjoy a Range of Concerts in Historic Prague Churches: Prague is a city with a reputation for classical music and many of these classical concerts take place in the intimate settings of historic Prague churches. Historic Prague Churches Many of the Prague churches are steeped in history such as St Georges Basilica, once the official resting place for the  Premyslid dynasty. St Georges Basilica is also one of the oldest and best preserved Romanesque Prague church buildings.  St Francis of … [Read more...]