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The Monastery is a bit strange in that it is both an active holy site and tourists attraction at the same time. There were many of the faithful praying quietly while the sightseers (like us) were snapping photos, pointing, and gawking in general.


As such I felt quite comfortable wandering the grounds looking to see what there was to see. In one area we found a pictorial history of the Black Madonna (which is where the replica is situated).


In another area there was a sort of library/book store with both historic books as well as knicknacks.


In another area there was a surprisingly modern art gallery. It presented Jesus and his cross suffering alongside victims of Nazi Germany - many in child form. Strange.