The Strahov Monastery has stood on the approach to the castle since 1140. Today, this Romanesque monastery houses various museums for religious arts and is home to the quite stunning central chapel. The Museum of Czech Literature (open 09:00 - 12:00; 13:00 - 17:00, admission 50Kč), is housed in the monastic libraries. The Theological and Philosophical Halls are superb but can only be viewed from the doorways. Items available for closer inspection are manuscripts from the 14th century, a stuffed dodo, and a large collection of crabs, fish, shells and insects. The Strahov Gallery in the central courtyard (open 09:00 - 17:00, admission 35Kč) has one of the finest collections of monastic art in Central Europe. Trams N°22,23 to Pohořelec.

Admission 60/40Kč.