Strahov Monastery and Library, Prague, Czech Republic
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The quarters and other facilities the monks use can't be visited, but the library is open for visitors. There are a lot of first editions and manuscripts from the middle ages on and I loved the amazing illuminated codexes. The baroque building of the library is also wonderful, but, to be honest I paid more attention to the unique collection of old book.
Address:
Strahovské nádvoří 132/1, 118 00 Prague 1-Prague Castle, Czech Republic
Price:
Adults 80KC (about $4)
Students 50KC(about $2.5)
Opening Hours:
From 9AM to 5PM every day, except for Christmas and Easter Monday.
On the web:
http://www.strahovskyklaster.cz/

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