#strahov

Ho Či Minova stezka mě straší už tak asi osm let. Já si to někdy budu muset uvařit.

A kdo by mohl zapomenout na legendární recept, který sice nepochází ze Studentské kuchařky, ale jeho energie je srovnatelná - Strahovská kunda

Do you like books and love to travel? Here are 8 stunning libraries around the world that you can add to your travel bucket list:

Strahov Monastery Library, Prague, Czech Republic: Immerse yourself in Baroque opulence as you explore two magnificent halls filled with ornate decorations, frescoes, and countless books.

Tianjin Binhai Library, Tianjin, China: A futuristic masterpiece, this library features a mesmerizing, multi-story "bookshelf" that cascades down its central atrium, creating a truly unique and inspiring space.

Alexander Library at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland: Step into a scene straight out of Harry Potter at the Long Room of this library. Towering bookcases line the walls, housing over 200,000 ancient texts.

Stuttgart City Library, Germany: A modern marvel, this library's sleek design and open-plan layout create a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere for book lovers.

Tradition: Keepers of Ancient Manuscripts.

Jan Pařez takes care of three thousand rare handwritten books in the Strahov Monastery near Prague Castle. The oldest specimen dates from the 9th century. For almost nine centuries, the monastery of the Premonstratensian order has looked down on Prague from Strahov. And the local library, which is one of the most beautiful in Europe, has been operating for just as long. When most people hear its name, two wonderful historical halls come to mind - the younger Philosophical and the older Theological ones. The second one, which is captured in our introductory picture, was created in the early seventies of the 17th century. It is the oldest part of today's library, and as its name suggests, mainly church literature is stored in the shelves around the perimeter of the hall. For example, most of the northern wall is occupied by various editions of the Bible. These are valuable volumes, but the rarest specimens are hidden from the eyes of ordinary mortals.

Strahov Monastery, Strahov, Prague, Czech Republic,

The Premonstratensian abbey was founded in 1143 by Jindřich Zdík, Bishop John of Prague, and Vladislaus II, Duke of Bohemia.