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Strahov Monastery vs Prasna brana
Strahov Monastery and Powder Tower are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Strahov Monastery scores significantly better than Powder Tower. Strahov Monastery scores 92 with approval from 7 reviews such as Time Out, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Strahov Monastery
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Strahovske nadvori 1 / 132, Prague 118 00 , Czech Republic
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Fodor's
"The major building of interest is the Strahov Library, with its collection of early Czech manuscripts... and the collected works of famed Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe."
Lonely Planet
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"Inside the main gate is the 1612 Church of St Roch (kostel sv Rocha), which is now an art gallery, and the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady (kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie)."
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"Built as a Romanesque basilica in 1143, the Strahov Monastery sits about a mile from Prague Castle and is home to a Roman Catholic order of monks called the Premonstratensians."
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Time Out
"The Premonstratensian Order (or Norbertines) set up house at this monastery in 1140 and soon after embarked upon their austere programme of silent contemplation and celibacy."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Prestigious Strahov Abbey... can be seen from afar due to its towers dominating the green hill of Petrin."
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Prasna brana
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náměstí Republiky 5, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic
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Fodor's
"Used as storage space for gunpowder, this dark, imposing tower... offers a striking view of the Old Town and Prague Castle from the top."
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Lonely Planet
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"A passage to the north of St Vitus Cathedral leads to the Powder Tower, also called Mihulka, which was built in the 15th century as part of the castle’s defences."
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Time Out
"The Powder Gate (or Tower) is a piece of late 15th-century flotsam, a lonely relic of the fortifications that used to ring the whole town."
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Afar Magazine
"Only if you are particularly resourceful that you can discover certain treats the city has to offer."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"An exhibition on the 2 nd floor presents the different towers in Prague, from the 12C to the TV tower."
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From the top there is a fine panorama over the city.
