Sázava Monastery
Klášter Sázava
Fee required
Parking available
Historic Benedictine abbey and pilgrimage site, offering two tour circuits, interactive programs, and a publicly accessible northern garden. Features parking and pet-friendly exteriors, with seasonal closures.

📜 Historic Benedictine abbey, founded 1032 by Saint Prokop.
🔍 National cultural monument with unique Slavic liturgy, rich frescos, and archaeological finds.

Why Go

🏰 Explore Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque architecture
🚶‍♀️ Discover two distinct tour routes
🎨 Admire exceptional Gothic chapter hall paintings
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Participate in interactive programs and creative workshops
🌳 Relax in the publicly accessible northern garden

Why Avoid

⚠️ Main NPÚ tour requires assistance for 2-3 steps if using a wheelchair
🚫 St. Prokop's cave is only accessible on rare occasions
🚽 Toilets on the courtyard are not barrier-free

🅿️ Parking

🚗 Available 250m from monastery, near Sázava River bridge.

🐾 Pets

🐕 Dogs on leash welcome in courtyard and garden, not inside.

🚴‍♀️ Cycling

🚲 Cyclists welcome, rack available; walk bikes in exteriors, no riding in courtyard/garden.

🍽️ Food

🍰 No refreshments on site; pastry shop 50m away, restaurant near bridge.

Cost

💰 NPÚ tour adults 180 Kč, Parish tour adults 160 Kč; discounts available.

Hours

🕒 NPÚ tour and North Garden closed Nov 18 - Mar 31; Parish tour open Fri-Sun in winter.