Doksany: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Doksany Monastery was founded in 1144–1145 as a Premonstratensian convent.

Culture

During a guided tour of Doksany Monastery, visitors learn about its history, art and spiritual significance. A tour includes a visit to the Basilica of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary and the Romanesque western part of the original medieval basilica. At Doksany Monastery, parking is available in front of the main gate or in the first courtyard outside the lawn area.

Architecture

In the grounds of Doksany Monastery, visitors can see the so-called Romanesque “crypt”. The original Romanesque basilica in Doksany retains a crypt with 47 columns and an apse. The Romanesque crypt in Doksany is one of the most important Romanesque monuments in Bohemia. The Baroque château complex of Doksany is arranged around four courtyards. Under Joseph II, the monastery was dissolved in 1782; Terezie Poniatowská had the prelature converted into a château.

Nature

The Loužek nature reserve is recorded in the cadastral area of Doksany. It protects mixed floodplain forests along large rivers as well as the cinnabar jewel beetle (Cucujus cinnaberinus).

Excursion

The excursion “Doksany and Its Surroundings” begins in Doksany.

Other Places

You can find other places here: Horní Řepčice, Libochovany, Trnovany, Děčany, Černouček, Lhotka Nad Labem, Kleneč, Kostomlaty Pod Řípem.

To the main travel overview: Litoměřice District.