Hello, can anyone suggest to me which of these to Prague libraries offer the best visitor experience? The Strahov Abbey library or the Klementinum library?
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TX, USA
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Hopefully someone will answer who has done both. I have only seen the Strahov - and did that with a private guided tour for my group of 5 people. If you go there and can get the tour, as opposed to just entrance, do. It was amazing. Simple entrance does not get you inside the library rooms - just a look from the doors (at least, this was true in 2021 when I went).
I will be interested in which you choose and your experience!
Posted by
Chicago, IL
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I have been to both. With both you do not enter the library proper but see it from the doorway. I think I liked the Strahov one better as the rest of the area was also interesting.
Posted by
TX, USA
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I can confirm that if you are able to book a private tour of the Strahov, you do go into the rooms. Otherwise, not.
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OP
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TexasTravelMom do you remember who you booked with? I found a 3 hour tour of the monastery and library, but it was about $700+ per person. Too much for my budget.
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TX, USA
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Oh, I booked direct with the monastery: https://www.strahovskyklaster.cz/en/for-visitors/tours. We made our own way to the monastery for our visit. In 2021 it was about $50/person but I would imagine more now.