Hello, The viewing is from the doorway only for the two library rooms. It is limited in what you can see. The permit allows you to use your camera inside the building. They were not permitting entrance into the rooms themselves as part of their offering. I think your best course of action would be to contact them directly in advance and indicate your hobby / interest in photography and determine if they offer another level of access beyond what the tourists get. Note, their use of English was not a strong point when interacting with them for tickets or at the gift shop. Good luck as it would be nice to examine the rooms in more detail.

Направить заявку на почту erika@strahovskyklaster.cz, но честно говоря, мне показалось, что оно того не стоит. Интерьер комнат, куда не пускают без экскурсии прекрасно виден и снаружи. Есть аудиогид на русском языке. Впрочем если Вам очень надо, то подайте заявку на вышеуказанную электронную почту.

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You can see the library rooms themselves and their splendidly decorated ceilings from the corridors. I'm not sure a private tour would actually add much, apart from getting nearer to the books themselves. You can get a permit to take photos from the corridors. There are some books and manuscripts on display in the first room after you enter the library building.

If you would like a private tour of the library you need to email the monastery directly. You can find their email address and contact information on their website too (I cannot post the email here as the system does not allow direct contact information, emails or links to be posted). When we emailed to arrange a tour in July they gave us these details: Duration of the tour is cca 60 minutes, photo + videopermission / no flash/ and english printed brochures about the library and monastery in price. Price for you : 400,- CZK for 1 person + 1200,- CZK for english guide Reservation for special date and time is necessary. PAYMENT: cash in the day of the tour. I hope this helps.

I would like to think that direct contact with the monastery might achieve an invitation to do what you want - albeit for a payment. However, from the careless and uncompromising way they dealt with us on our visit as tourists I am perhaps doubtful of your chance of success. However, fortune favours the brave - go ahead and ask!

you need to check the website for that---and it is possible that you have to buy a ticket ahead of time---for sure if you want to go inside this beautiful room you have to sign up in advance

Hi, I believe it was around 400 czk so definitely much higher then regular ticket, but a different experience for sure. I have no idea if they allow kids on a private tour behind the ropes.. Another library worth visiting is in Klementinum... there is of course the library, but also the Mirror Hall where concerts are given ( Mozart played there).. and a beautiful view from the top of the tower. If you are interested in in astronomy you may want to put Klementinum on your list ... Hope this helps ... have a great time inPrague...

I organised a private tour by emailling the monastry's guest services in advance. There email is on their website - go to strahovskyklaster.cz and follow the links through Library and Contact, look for Erika I believe. You need to request the private tour and that you need an English guide. It costs extra and you need cash. It's definitely worth it, the guide is very knowledgable and you get to see much more of the library.