National Gallery – Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia

The Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia is one of the historic buildings of the National Gallery Prague and an exceptionally valuable medieval monastic complex. As one of the oldest surviving Gothic structures in Prague, it bears the name of its founder, the Přemyslid princess Saint Agnes of Bohemia. The convent is home to the permanent exhibition Medieval Art in Bohemia and Central Europe 1200–1550, which features more than two hundred works of painting, sculpture, and decorative arts. The display traces the development of medieval visual culture and presents works by leading masters of the period. The earliest pieces date back to the reign of the Přemyslid dynasty, the ruling house to which the convent’s founder belonged. Among the most outstanding highlights, considered treasures of the national cultural heritage, are works from the era of the House of Luxembourg, including the reign of King John of Bohemia, and especially his successor, Emperor Charles IV, as well as his sons. The complex also includes a lapidarium, a historical tour dedicated to the convent’s own story, and a sculpture garden displaying nearly twenty works by contemporary Czech artists such as František Bílek, Jaroslav Róna, and Aleš Veselý. The Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia offers a unique blend of architecture, history, and art, guiding visitors deep into the Middle Ages while revealing the richness and diversity of medieval artistic production in Central Europe.

With the Prague Visitor Pass, admission to the permanent exhibitions is free of charge. Please note that the pass does not cover short-term or temporary exhibitions.

Address
U Milosrdných 814/17
110 00 Praha 1
entrances: Na Františku Street or Anežská Street

Nearest stop
BUS Nemocnice na Františku
BUS, TRAM Dlouhá třída

Opening hours
Tue – Sun 10:00 – 18:00

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