Plasy Monastery
The monastery was founded during the first half of the 13th century by the Czech king Vladislaus II, later to be populated by the Cistercians. The building’s Baroque renovations were done according to the grandiose designs of the architect Jan Blažej Santini Aichel. After the dissolution of monasteries by Joseph II, Plasy became the place of residence for the Metternich family. The actual monastery offers several tour routes. You can visit the convent, the clock tower, the Baroque chapel, the Stretti Gallery, the Physician’s Exhibition and the exhibit of contemporary art. Special tours are also held here during the summer season, including a tour of the ingenious water system, thanks to which this building on water, as they say, was able to survive an entire century.
Centre of Building Heritage
Near the Cistercian monastery in Plasy, the Centre of Building Heritage of the National Technical Museum was opened in the building where the former brewery and malthouse used to be. An intriguing exposition focused on the construction trade can be found here. You will learn how rafters, plastered sections, windows, floors, walls and tiles were made in times of old. In addition, you can discover how the use of various construction materials changed over the years. You can even try your hand at a few of these trades right in the museum.
Knížecí (Princely) Brewery
It’s likely that monks have been brewing beer in the Plasy Monastery since it was first built. In the 19th century, the monastery flourished thanks to Klemens von Metternich, meaning the local brewery also saw success. However, it was closed during the 1960s. The brewery was reopened in 2015 as the Plasy Knížecí Brewery. Included as part of the brewery is a themed brewer’s tavern, where you can experiment with beer specials and delicious meals off the grill.
Zoo and adventure golf
You can travel the entire world in a matter of hours and have a great time while you’re at it at the adventure golf course in Plasy. This local mini-golf course offers experiences from around the globe. For instance, there’s a hole inside an Egyptian pyramid, another on a pirate ship, yet another in a Native American settlement and the next right in the middle of the African safari. The course will even take you on an adventurous journey into prehistoric times and to other interesting places. In addition, a small private zoo makes up part of the golf enclosure. Here you’ll find monkeys, lemurs, mischievous meerkats and an array of parrots, owls and other birds. You’ll even get to admire the local white lions and tigers, a sight you don’t get to see at just any zoo.
