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Monastery · Červený Kláštor, Prešov
Červený Kláštor Monastery
Monastery founded in 1319 by Carthusian monks on the banks of the Dunajec, later occupied by Camaldolese. Today it is a museum, with the history of the monks and Brother Cyprian.
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About Červený Kláštor Monastery
The Červený Kláštor Monastery was founded in 1319 by the local noble Kokos Berzevici and handed over to Carthusian monks, an order dedicated to silence and isolation. The complex sits on the bank of the Dunajec River at the entrance to the Pieniny gorge, and the popular name “red monastery” is, according to tradition, due to the color of its walls and roofs.
In the 18th century the monastery passed to the Camaldolese monks. The most remembered of them is Brother Cyprian (Cyprián), who cultivated medicinal plants, created an herbarium and, according to legend, built a flying machine. The order left the monastery at the end of the 18th century.
The complex, a national cultural monument, has been restored and now operates as a museum. The visit includes the Gothic church, the monks’ cells and exhibitions about monastic life and the region’s history. It is the natural starting point for the Dunajec gorge trail.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From one hour to one and a half hours.
Best time
From May to August, when the museum has extended opening hours; outside those months the hours are shorter. In the morning, before the raft descent, or in the late afternoon, after returning along the trail.
How to get there
In the village of Červený Kláštor, by the Dunajec River, a few minutes’ walk from the raft embarkation point and the bus stop.
Tip
Ask at the ticket office for the material about Brother Cyprian and his herbarium: it’s the most curious story of the monastery.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Červený Kláštor Monastery
Who founded the Červený Kláštor monastery?
The noble Kokos Berzevici, in 1319, who handed it to the Carthusian monks. Later the monastery passed to the Camaldolese.
Who was Brother Cyprian?
A Camaldolese monk of the 18th century who cultivated medicinal plants and assembled an herbarium. Legend says he built a flying machine.
Is the Červený Kláštor monastery open year-round?
The museum has extended hours from May to August and shorter hours the rest of the year. Check before you go.