Prague Monuments » Old Town » Klementinum

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Looking at the enterance of the Klementinum, one could notice the Baroque archetecture and not think much of it. But the surprises of this building is that it is the second largest complex in Prague next to Prague Castle. This building covers an impressive 20,000 square metres.

Dating back to the 11th century, the Klementinum serves as the National Library. This historical complex building began as a chapel in honor of Saint Clement. Over the centuries the use of the Klementinum has changed drastically. Beginning as a chapel, to a monastery, to a college, to the library of Charles University and finally to the Klementinum in 1654. However, in 1654, all of its past purposes were still present. the Klementium served as an observatory, library and university by Maria Theresa of Austria. Finally in 1781 the Klementium had its final purpose as the home of the National Library.


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Opening hours:
April, October, November 10 - 18 daily
May, June 10 - 20 daily
July, August 10 - 20.30 daily
September 10 - 19 daily

Admition fee: 220,-CZK