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Kutná Hora
ℹ️Practical info — Kutná Hora
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Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Sedlec (home to the Bone Church) and the historic center are far apart; take the local train or tourist bus between them.
- Tickets for the Sedlec Ossuary MUST be purchased at the nearby information center, not at the church entrance.
- Book your silver mine tour well in advance. Note that it involves wearing a hard hat and navigating narrow, dark spaces.
- Visit St. Barbara's Church in the late afternoon to catch the memorable sunset light filtering through the stained glass.
- Wear very comfortable shoes, as the paths leading up to St. Barbara involve steep and uneven cobblestones.
🍽 Food
Enjoy a pint from the local brewery in the historic pubs near Palacký Square.
Warm up with this traditional soup in a cozy, medieval-style tavern in the center.
A massive, hearty meat dish that perfectly matches the atmosphere of the medieval alleys.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy replicas of historic medieval silver coins in souvenir shops along the main tourist routes.
Purchase a bottle of wine made from the vineyards just below St. Barbara at a local vinotéka.
A romantic and peaceful walking trail featuring historic mills outside the main town area.
Take a stroll along the terraced paths just below the church for beautiful views without the crowds.
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Kutná Hora is one of the most historically significant cities in the Czech Republic, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1995. During the Middle Ages, it was the second most important city in the Kingdom of Bohemia after Prague, thanks to its vast silver deposits. The architectural jewel of the city is the Cathedral of St. Barbara, a masterpiece of Late Gothic design dedicated to the patron saint of miners. Another distinctive monument is the Sedlec Ossuary, a chapel artistically decorated with the bones of over 40,000 people. The Italian Court (Vlašský dvůr) once served as the royal mint and residence, where the Prague groschen was struck. The historic center, with its narrow streets, the Stone House, and the medieval stone fountain, preserves the atmosphere of the silver boom era. Today, Kutná Hora is a major tourist and cultural hub, hosting numerous festivals and maintaining its unique mining heritage.
- Location: Czech Republic
- Top sights: Lorecký rybník · Neškaredice · v. n. Vrchlice
- Nearby: Čáslav (10 km)
- Population: ~21.642
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -3 | -1 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 9 | 4 | -1 |
| Rain mm | 49 | 39 | 44 | 37 | 74 | 80 | 84 | 81 | 59 | 48 | 44 | 46 |
Geography
Facts
- Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995.
- Construction of St. Barbara's Cathedral started in 1388.
- The town provided one-third of Europe's silver in the 14th century.
- The Sedlec Ossuary was decorated in its current form in 1870.
- The Royal Mint was established here by King Wenceslaus II.
- The city features a medieval mining museum (Hrádek).
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Sights in the town Kutná Hora (22)
Geologická expozice Čížkova skála📍 landmark
This geological open-air exhibition displays various types of rocks from the region around Kutná Hora. Information boards at the rock face explain earth history and local geology.
Frequently asked questions
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