The Benedictine monastery of Kladruby u Stříbra was founded in 1115 by the Bohemian prince Vladislav I. At the Kladrubsko Regional Museum, an exhibition on Kladruby’s 900-year history covers the period from the monastery’s foundation in 1115 to 1945.
The Kladruby Musical Summer takes place every year in summer in Kladruby Cathedral.
History
The Museum of Czechoslovak Fortifications in Kladruby consists of two light fortification structures of the vz. 37 type. They were built in 1938 as the first line of defence against fascist Germany and are located in the immediate vicinity of Kladruby Monastery.
The Kladrubsko Regional Museum also has an exhibition about the fortification system in the Kladruby area. It displays exhibits related to the construction of light fortifications, provides information about structures in the surrounding area and includes tips for excursions.
Routes
The Kladruby nature and history trail begins at Kladruby Monastery. It covers the geology of the Úhlavka River, the mills on the Úhlavka and the subject of fishing.
The long-distance cycle route No. 37, the international E6 hiking trail and the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela pass by Kladruby Monastery.
Orientation
The “Kladruby, okres Tachov” bus stop is approximately 900 metres from the Kladruby monastery grounds. Stříbro railway station is approximately 7 km from Kladruby Monastery on foot via the blue hiking trail.
Other Places
Other location pages: Rozvadov, Prostiboř, Hošťka, Sytno, Konstantinovy Lázne, Částkov, Kšice, Milíře.
