Frantiskansky klaster - Plzen, Czech Republic
Posted by: haggaeus
N 49° 44.735 E 013° 22.680
33U E 383146 N 5511606
Former Franciscan monastery in Pilsen.
Waymark Code: WM6W33
Location: Plzeňský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 07/26/2009
Views: 153
The Franciscan Monastery in Pilsen was founded in 14th century and built in Gothic style. It suffered heavy damage in 15th century during Hussite wars. Later in 17th-18th century it has been rebuilt in Baroque style.
In 1950 during the communist raid against monastic orders the monastery was closed down. After 1989 it was returned back to the Catholic Church and currently it is being used as Pilsen Diaconate. There is also a diocese museum and bookstore.
Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: Frantiskansky klaster v Plzni
Address: Frantiskanska 11/121 Plzen, Czech Republic 30100
Religious affiliation: Catholic, Franciscan monastic order
Date founded/constructed: 1300
Status of Use: Converted to Other Use
Web Site: Not listed
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