Doksany Monastery

Doksany, Czech Republic

The Doksany town is well-known mainly for its monastery established probably already in 1144 by Vladislav II. The heyday of the monastery was in the 13th and 14th centuries. It was completely desolated during the Thirty Years’ War. After that it was rebuilt into the Baroque appearance in 17th century. During the 19th century the monastery became a chateau.

Doksany Monastery has been used to film BBC's The Musketeers, an HBO's Knightfall series.

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Founded: 1144
Category: Religious sites in Czech Republic

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Josef Safarik (9 months ago)
A beautiful church. The overall reconstruction is still waiting for the repairs of the other buildings belonging to the monastery. Hopefully we'll see it sometime. I recommend to visit.
Robert Hlavatý (11 months ago)
As part of a trip along the Ohře, I visited the monastery and took a guided tour. The Premonstratensian monastery received many blows in its history (fires, Hussites, commies, etc.) and the current state of some parts of the area (especially those owned by the state) also looks like that. However, a large part of the area has been renovated and the order of Premonstratensian sisters is active in the monastery. A brief tour of about 30 minutes includes the site, the church and the Romanesque crypt. The most impressive of these is the Baroque church. It is as if you were in the Premonstratensian Monastery in Strahov, at least in terms of the style of decoration (stucco and paintings). The altars in the transept are by Petr Brandl and the main altar as well, with another painting by Karel Škréta! For so many Brandls and Skrets in one place, you have to go to the National Gallery. The Romanesque crypt feels a bit neo-Romanesque because some components are after renovation, but it's still worth it. Fantastic place, a must see.
Marek Inderka (2 years ago)
Interesting place. It's a shame that the area is in such poor condition. But the church is stunning...
user (2 years ago)
Super place. Monastery under reconstruction. Large campus.
Honza Vávra (3 years ago)
A beautiful monastery, unfortunately partly in a deplorable state after the times of the past. However, there is a great effort to restore it. Worth a visit.
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