Overview
Kutná Hora grew rich from silver mines in the Middle Ages, when it rivalled Prague in importance. Its historic centre, St Barbara's Church and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Its most unusual sight is the Sedlec Ossuary, a chapel decorated with the bones of thousands of people.
Best time to visit
Pleasant from spring to autumn; winter is cold but quiet.
Highlights
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St Barbara's Church
A Gothic cathedral with flying buttresses and painted vaults.
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Sedlec Ossuary
A chapel decorated with human bones.
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3
Italian Court
The former royal mint.
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Czech Silver Museum
Mining history, with a visit into a medieval mine.
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Jesuit College walk
A terrace of baroque statues leading to St Barbara's.
Getting there
Trains from Prague main station take about 1 hour to Kutná Hora; Sedlec is near the main station and local trains or buses run to the town centre.
Practical tips
- Opening & tickets
- Opening times, ticket rules and transport timetables change, so check official information before you go.
- Time needed
- A full day.
Official information: Kutná Hora tourism (official website). Check opening hours, prices and entry rules there before you go.
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