Třeboň monastery and church of St. Elijah and the Virgin Mary
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The Augustinian monastery in Trebon is one of the most important local historic sites. It was founded for the Catholic Order of Augustinian four brothers, owners of the city - the genus Rosenbergs. This noble family owned until 1660 Trebon. Almost all the important buildings of the city, including the local castle, were financed by these aristocrats.

Třeboň Monastery appeared in the center of town in the XIV century. 20 years after the founding of the monastery when it built a temple consecrated by the name of St. Elijah and Mary. The fact that the local residents have long worshiped the saint. Even before the monastery existed here Třeboň parish of St Elijah. This monastery church contains some magnificent work of art - "Třeboň altar", made in the Gothic style in the XIV century. The name of the author of this masterpiece not reached our days, but it is known that he was a local and highly respected master.

The monastery owned the 7 towns, thrived and prospered, getting all the new privileges. So, in 1389, local monks could choose their own abbot.

Local holy abode has not suffered during the Hussite wars since enjoyed the patronage Oldrzhiha Rosenberg II.

In the XVI century the monastery was closed because of the moral decline in the monastic environment and the almost complete destruction of the abbey. All monastic possessions became the property of Rosenberg. In 1631, at the urging of King Ferdinand II the monastery was restored. His new manager arrived from Austria and vowed to restore order in the assigned monastery.

By 1738 all the reconstruction work was completed, and the local monastery once again became a center of education, science and faith. By the middle of the XVIII century, the monastery was considerably expanded: in its territory there are some master's construction, house abbot chapel of St. Barbara.

Having survived a major fire in 1771, the monastery was closed due to the imperial reform. Today the monastery complex is open for visitors.

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