St. Agnes Convent (Kláster sv. Anezky Ceské)

Frommer's Review

A complex of early Gothic buildings and churches dating from the 13th century, the convent, tucked in a corner of Staré Mesto, began exhibiting much of the National Gallery's collection of Gothic art in 2000. Once home to the Order of the Poor Clares, it was established in 1234 by St. Agnes of Bohemia, sister of Wenceslas I. The Blessed Agnes became St. Agnes when Pope John Paul II paid his first visit to Prague in 1990 for her canonization.

The museum contains many bronze studies that preceded the casting of some of the city's greatest public monuments, including the equestrian statue of St. Wenceslas atop the National Theater. Downstairs, a Children's Workshop offers hands-on art activities, most of which incorporate religious themes. The grounds surrounding the convent are pretty nice, too. The convent is at the end of Anezka, off Hastalské námestí.

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