Zdar nad Sazavou Attractions
Although the spelling may make the name almost unpronounceable to non-Czech speakers, the sight of the Cistercian Monastery at Zdar nad Sazavou will leave visitors speechless. This beautiful monastery was created in the fertile mind of Giovanni Santini (1677-1723). It is a mixture of Gothic and baroque styles, sometimes intricately intertwined. The present Monastery and Church of St John of Nepomuk was rebuilt in the 17th Century after the original was destroyed in the Hussite wars of the 15th Century.
Nearby in Zdar nad Sazavou is the Church of St John of Neopmuk. This pilgrimage church also saw the hand of Giovanni Santini and is considered to be very unique for its pentagonal and zigzag arcades. Also of note is the museum, located of all places, in the monastery stables.
Nearby in Zdar nad Sazavou is the Church of St John of Neopmuk. This pilgrimage church also saw the hand of Giovanni Santini and is considered to be very unique for its pentagonal and zigzag arcades. Also of note is the museum, located of all places, in the monastery stables.
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Trebic - Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica, Czech Republic
(Near Cistercian Monastery and Church of St John of Nepomuk)
Ranked as a World Heritage Site, the Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in Trebic are interesting tourist attractions. The Quarter is a maze of quaint alleys and old architecture. The Basilica has many fine features.
Lipnice nad Sazavou, Czech Republic
(Near Cistercian Monastery and Church of St John of Nepomuk)
The eastern Bohemain town of Lipnice nad Sazavou will be of interest to fans of Jaroslav Hasek, the novelist famous for writing The Good Soldier Svejk. His home in the town is now a museum containing Hasek's books, pictures, and other personal items belonging to the writer. He is buried in the town churchyard. Also of note in Lipnice nad Sazavou is the medieval castle, built in the 14th Century. It almost fell into ruin but is now partially restored due to the efforts of a local association. The interior holds an archeological exhibit, and a collection of 15th and 16th Century tiles.
