Augustinian Monastery Borovany
Discover one of the smallest, yet most beautiful monasteries in South Bohemia.
Experience a guided tour with all six senses – discover…, hear…, try…, meet…, taste… We look forward to welcoming you to the monastery in Borovany.
The Augustinian Monastery
was founded in 1455 by Peter of Linda. It was dissolved under the rule of the Rožmberk family. Restored in 1663 by Emperor Ferdinand III, the Skapulary Chapel and the prestigious prelature were added in the mid-18th century. In 1785, the monastery was abolished by Emperor Joseph II. The prelature (chateau) was owned by the Schwarzenberg family until 1939.
Six-Sense Experience Tour (guided)
You will discover the Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, the Skapulary Chapel, and the prelature (chateau).
You will hear the echo of the monastic library and the voices of notable monastery figures.
You will try on religious garments.
You will meet the last prelate.
You will taste something from the pantry of Matěj Kozka of Rynárec.
More surprises await…
Self-Guided Tour (without guide)
Open year-round during the info center’s hours. See original sculptures from the Římov Passion Trail.
Visit the lapidarium of Baroque statues in the Gothic cloister.
Tour the Skapulary Chapel.
Learn about pilgrimage history in the region and the Borovany “iron cows.”
Tourist Information Centre Borovany (in the Monastery)
Žižkovo nám. 1, 373 12 Borovany
T: 387 001 356
E: info@borovany-cb.cz
www.borovansko.cz
