KOSMAS 900

On 20 October 2025, students of the 3rd and 4th years visited the exhibition ‘Kosmas 900 – A Chronicle Through Time' held at the Klementinum Gallery on the occasion of the 900th anniversary of the death of the chronicler Kosmas. The exhibition presented

a unique collection of surviving manuscripts of the Chronicle of the Bohemians, including the Leipzig manuscript with the only known depiction of the author. The exhibition was organised thematically – from medieval parchments through early printed books to digital processing.

The atmosphere was heightened by the Baroque setting of the Mirror Chapel, in which the exhibition took place. Students also visited the National Library in the Klementinum complex.

The exhibition served an educational purpose – students became acquainted with historical facts and documents. It also strengthened their respect for cultural heritage, learning and literature.

Students had the chance to appreciate the beauty of the historical manuscripts and reflect on the values of the period. The aim was to encourage

and deepen interest in history, literature and reading, and to help them understand how Czech history was shaped.