Historical Aspects
The history of the two orders of nuns who inhabited the convent was influenced by many important personalities from both sacred and secular circles. The beginnings of the convent are connected with the patronage of Wenceslas II, members of the royal family and noble families, and the Pope and Bishop of Olomouc.
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