Sightseeing in Kutna Hora - what to see. Complete travel guide

The name Kutna Hora means “the mountain of the old monk’s cowl”. According to a legend, a local monk once decided to sleep on a hill. He saw silver bullion bars in a dream. When the monk woke up, he found exactly the same silver bars in a place that he saw in his dream. To save the treasure from outsiders, the man covered the silver with his cowl. The news about the large deposits of silver spread quickly, and soon the first mines appeared in the region. Dwellings, taverns, and baths were built near the mines. A true “silver fever” started in Europe.
Would you like to test your nervous system? There is an interesting historical landmark that still leaves people thrilled. Sensitive people are better to refrain from visiting this place. Despite this warning, many tourists visit this landmark as soon as they reach Kutna Hora. At a glance, the famous landmark is nothing but an ordinary-looking chapel. However, step inside and you will immediately understand why so many locals are afraid of this place. Almost all elements in the church are made from human bones. The official name of the church is the Sedlec Ossuary, but many call it Kostnice (Bone Church).

Saint Barbara's Church is a beautiful gothic building that remains one of the main symbols of Kutna Hora. Local people built this gorgeous cathedral – they donated their own money to fund the construction works. The first stone of the future church was laid at the end of the 80s in the 14th century. At that time, Saint Barbara's Church was a symbol of protest of the town’s population against the ruling Sedlec monastery. The initial purpose was to build the most beautiful building in Bohemia, but the Hussite War paused the construction process. When Kutna Hora stopped being the center of silver mining, there was not enough money to finish the church.

The former “silver” town surely has a landmark that reminds of the great past of this region. For this purpose, a museum dedicated to this precious metal was established in Kutna Hora. The Czech Museum of Silver in Kutna Hora is open in the old Hradek Castle. This is one of the richest cultural venues in the Czech Republic, the collection of which features one hundred and seventy thousand items including coins and promissory notes adopted in the country in the past. There is an interesting exhibition of different ores, colorful minerals, and various subsurface rocks. Besides the museum exhibition, there is an opportunity to explore the old silver mine. Visitors can put on an old mining outfit and feel how hard miners had to work back in the days.

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National and city parks around Kutna Hora
♥ National Park 'Karkonoski Park Narodowy' , 96.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Park Narodowy Gór Stołowych' , 98.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Rudawski Park Krajobrazowy' , 106.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Sudetów Wałbrzyskich' , 107.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Gór Sowich' , 119.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Karkonoski Park Narodowy' , 96.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Park Narodowy Gór Stołowych' , 98.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Landscape Park 'Rudawski Park Krajobrazowy' , 106.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Sudetów Wałbrzyskich' , 107.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Landscape Park 'Park Krajobrazowy Gór Sowich' , 119.3 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Kutna Hora from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
St Vitus Cathedral
From the series “Gothic Architecture – Magnificent Monuments”
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Distance from Kutna Hora center - 64.1 km.
Entrance doors for ordinary visitors of the cathedral are equipped on its western facade. A special entrance is equipped for high-ranking clergy. It is called the Golden Gate. Elaborate mosaics adorn them. Scenes of the Last Judgment are captured on it. Many mysteries are connected with the Golden Gate. Among them are astrological signs applied to them. Astrology was considered pseudoscience according to the Church canons. Therefore, it remains a mystery of how astrological symbols could appear on the gate. No one was able to determine what they meant, either. The cathedral is located near Prague Castle. A great panoramic view of the Gothic building opens from some areas during a walk through its territory. …
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Prazsky Hrad
From the series “Amazing Ancient Fortresses Preserved to This Day”
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Distance from Kutna Hora center - 63.9 km.
In some houses the interiors of the previous years were restored. In such houses the collections of antique furniture, works of art, ancient books and documents are preserved. After visiting the old buildings and the church you can walk in the Royal Gardens. The tourists who visit Prague Castle with the young children can go to Golden Street. Here the interesting museum of the toys was opened in one of the colorful houses. The painted galleries, the old fountains, the painted gates and the hundred-year-old statues - all this can be seen behind the walls of the wonderful old castle. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel.
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29.09.2023
The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel.

29.09.2023
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