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Klementinum

The Klementinum sits on over 2 hectares and is one of the largest complexes in Europe and is home to the Czech Republic’s National Library. Situated in the romantic area of Prague’s Old Town, the Klementinum dates back to the 11th century when a chapel was erected and dedicated to St. Clement. In the middle ages, the complex became a Dominican monastery and afterwards in 1556 a Jesuit college and was at one point the third largest Jesuit college in the world. In 1773 Empress Maria Theresa established the Klementinum as a university, library and observatory. In 1781 the National Library was founded on site. The Baroque complex is the second largest complex in Prague after the magnificent Prague Castle and features beautiful architectural facades, lush courtyards with numerous sundials and attractions such as the 68 meters high Astronomical Tower, which affords exquisite views over the labyrinthine city of Prague, the frescoed Baroque Library Hall and the extraordinary Mirror Chapel. Tours and concerts in the Klementinum are temporary suspended due to necessary renovations and will reopen at the end of 2010. The Klementinum also features a weekly antique market that showcases a plethora of old Czech glass jewelry and is held every Sunday.

Address: Křižovnická 190, Praha 1, +420 222 220 879, www.klementinum.com 

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• Hotel Savic, a four-star hotel is situated a stone's throw away from the Klementinum.
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• The Rudolfinum, one of Prague's top concert halls is situated close to the Klementinum.

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