Franciscan Monastery and Church of the Annunciation, Franziskanerplatz

Franciscan Monastery and Church of the Annunciation, Franziskanerplatz

Highlight • Religious Site

Franciscan Monastery and Church of the Annunciation, Franziskanerplatz

Hiking

4.7

(35)

Cycling

4.7

(17)

Save Share

Location: Karlovarský kraj, Severozápad, Czech Republic

Tips

April 1, 2024

Hiking

The first Saint Clare church of the Poor Clares monastery from 1467 is no longer preserved. The current building dates from 1708 to 1711. It is one of the most important high baroque monuments in Bohemia. After Emperor Joseph II abolished the monastery in 1782, the building served as a prison from 1822. In 1905 the city bought the building, had part of it demolished and in 1911 used the rest to house the city archives, which are still based here. The church has also served as a concert hall and exhibition space for the Eger Gallery since 1975.

Translated by

•

Andrea und Huskys 🐺

April 2, 2024

Hiking

The Franciscans followed the Minorites in Eger, who founded their monastery here in 1247 at the latest. In 1464/65 the convent tightened its rules and the Minorite monastery was taken over by the Franciscans, the stricter branch of the order. They stayed here for more than 500 years and were only finally expelled in 1950 by the communist regime of the CSSR.

Translated by

•

Andrea und Huskys 🐺

April 1, 2024

Hiking

The Franciscan Square is surrounded by two building complexes: the Monastery of the Minorites and the Monastery of the Poor Clares. The Poor Clares are the female branch of the …

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near Franciscan Monastery and Church of the Annunciation, Franziskanerplatz

hikers

#1.

Skalka Dam – West Bohemian Theatre Cheb loop from Cheb

9.27km

02:28

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Navigate with device Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 510 m

Weather

Monday 2 November

6°C

2°C

18 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Karlovarský kraj, Severozápad, Czech Republic

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Heart Routes of Františkovy Lázně

Egerwarte Pavilion

Cheb Castle

Maria Loreto Pilgrimage Church, Starý Hrozňatov

Glauber Spring I Pavilion

Suspension Bridge at Eger Reservoir

Cheb Tourist Information Center

Viewpoint Over Cheb Castle

Church of St. Nicholas and St. Elizabeth, Cheb

Městské Hradby

View of Skalka Reservoir from Chebská Stráž

Egerer Burg

Franciscan Monastery and Church of the Annunciation, Franziskanerplatz

#1.

Skalka Dam – West Bohemian Theatre Cheb loop from Cheb

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️