Žďár nad Sázavou

A Cistercian convent originated by Boček of Kunštát in 1252, abolished in 1613, the abbey rebuilt into a chateau. In the 18th century the convent revived in the style of Baroque Gothic under the guidance of architect J.B.Santini and F.M.Kaňka. After the fire in 1784 re-abolished and adapted as a chateau complex.

In the neighbourhood is located the pilgrimage Church of St. Jan Nepomucký on Zelená Hora (the Green Mountain) – included in the UNESCO list. The Museum of books – development of European book culture and book-print. A permanent exhibition of the Cistercian Order in the convent building.