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Klementinum Baroque Library & Astronomical Tower Guided Visit

Prague, Czech Republic50 minutesGuided in English, Czech

See the frescoed Baroque Library Hall and climb the Astronomical Tower for views over the Old Town. A short guided visit to one of Prague's most beautiful interiors.

50 minutesExplore at your own pace
Small groupKeeps the experience personal
English, CzechLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Baroque Library Hall with painted ceilings
  • Historic globes and astronomical instruments
  • Climb to the Astronomical Tower gallery
  • Panoramic views of the Old Town and castle
  • Guided visit in small groups

Full description

Inside the Klementinum, a former Jesuit college, a guide takes you to the doorway of the Baroque Library Hall, where painted ceilings arch over rows of old volumes and antique globes. To protect the collection, visitors view the hall from the entrance.

The tour continues up the Astronomical Tower, once used to set the city’s noon time, to an outdoor gallery with a panorama of spires, the river and the castle. There are many steps, but the view repays the climb.

Itinerary

  1. Meet at the Klementinum

    Join your guide in the courtyard.

  2. Baroque Library Hall

    View the hall and hear about the Jesuit scholars.

  3. Meridian Hall

    See how the tower was used to measure time.

  4. Tower gallery

    Step out onto the gallery for city views.

Included

  • Guided visit of the library and tower
  • Entry ticket for your chosen time

Not included

  • Mirror Chapel concert
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

Klementinum courtyard, Old Town; entrance details in your confirmation.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Over 150 steps to the top of the tower; no lift.
  • Photography is not permitted in the library hall.
  • Visits are guided and run at set times.
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users.

Frequently asked questions

Can I walk into the library?

No. To protect the books, visitors view the hall from the doorway.

Is the climb difficult?

The stairs are narrow and steep in places; take your time and you'll be fine with average fitness.

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