Kríž v kláštere - Rajhrad, Czech Republic
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Kríž v kláštere Rajhrad / Churchyard Cross at Rajhrad monastery
Waymark Code: WMM88W
Location: Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 08/09/2014
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Churchyard Cross inside complex of the local Benedictine monastery.
Benedictine monastery in Rajhrad evolved originally from a small provost and over the centuries has become an important monastery. In 1813 it became an independent abbey. According to tradition, the old provost was founded in 1045 by Bretislaus I. at the old Slavic settlement. Today's appearance of the building is from the 18th century, the whole area is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.
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