overview opening hours admission about the place services The unique premises of the Minorite Monastery, part of the Basilica of St. James, are now open to the public for tours, and are also used as a cultural, social and business centre. Founded after 1232, during the 13th and 14th centuries the monastery basked in the attention and patronage of the ruling dynasties — in 1311 it even hosted the wedding feast of John of Luxembourg and Elizabeth of Bohemia, and again in 1337 when he married Beatrice of Bourbon. The monastery has been rebuilt several times over the centuries. Only part of the extensive complex, consisting of buildings in a range of architectural styles from Gothic to High Baroque around a rectangular courtyard, has survived to this day. more about the place opening hours january—december mon closed tue—sun 10:00—17:00 more about opening hours admission basic 120 CZK reduced 100 CZK extended tour admission basic: 275 CZK admission reduced: 235 CZK more about admission admission basic 120 CZK reduced 100 CZK extended tour admission basic: 275 CZK admission reduced: 235 CZK tours Basic tour Garden Of Eden — Gothic Ambit — Romanesque Cellars — John of Luxembourg Hall — Hortus Angelicus Garden — Exhibition Extended tour Garden Of Eden — Gothic Ambit — Romanesque Cellars — John of Luxembourg Hall — Hortus Angelicus Garden — 1st floor— Franciscan coronation hall Exhibition a Eternal Coffee & Tea collection opening hours january—december mon closed tue—sun 10:00—17:00 The entrance to the premises is opposite the exit from Ungelt in Malá Štupartská and Jakubská streets. history The monastery was spared the ravages of the Hussite Wars thanks to the Old Town’s butchers, who also succeeded in defending it several more times in later eras. More extensive damage was caused by fires, which, however, also resulted in large-scale reconstruction works, the last of which were carried out in 1690—1702. When those renovations were complete, work continued on the interior decorations. The ceiling frescoes, altarpieces and sculptures are the work of a number of outstanding Baroque artists – Václav Vavřinec Rainer, Jan Křtitel Liška, Jan Jiří Heinsch, Petr Brandl and Ferdinand Maxmilian Brokoff, to name but a few. The organ, dating from the early 18th century, is also unique. In 1622—1784, the convent included a general study of the Order. Part of the courtyard façades comprises Gothic and Baroque arcades with semicircular arches. Preserved in much of the interior there is still a Gothic cross-rib vault supported in places by a central column; most of it is vaulted with Baroque arches. It is also worth noting the winter refectory, adorned with frescoes inspired by the life of St. Francis of Assisi, dating from the 1830s and the work of František Voget. After the communist crackdown on religious life in Czechoslovakia in 1950, the monastery buildings housed the Popular Art School, and the church was an important centre of spiritual and cultural life. Rental of premises The premises are suitable for events for groups ranging from 10 to 1,000 people (concerts, exhibitions, conferences, balls, seminars, workshops, weddings, parties, corporate celebrations, etc.)