Kutná Hora
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- 1
Spectacular Gothic cathedral of the silver miners, a UNESCO site.
3 tips
- Combined ticket with Sedlec
- See the miners' frescoes
- Walk around for the flying buttresses
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- 2
Chapel decorated with bones of around 40,000 people, incl. a bone chandelier.
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Short walk from Kutna Hora-mesto station
- Photography rules apply
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- 3
Former royal mint where the Prague groschen coins were struck.
3 tips
- Guided tours in English
- See the coin minting display
- Pretty courtyard
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- 4
Silver museum with a descent into a medieval mine in miners' gear.
- Tip: Book ahead
2 tips
- Not for claustrophobics
- Closed in winter
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- 5
Baroque promenade lined with statues leading to St Barbara's.
- Tip: Late afternoon
2 tips
- Classic view of St Barbara's
- Statues mirror Charles Bridge
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- 6
Baroque-Gothic cathedral in Sedlec, part of the UNESCO site.
3 tips
- Included in combined tickets
- Climb the roof walkway when open
- Near the ossuary
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- 7
Modern art gallery in the huge former Jesuit College.
- Tip: Allow a few hours
2 tips
- Changing contemporary shows
- Cafe with terrace
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- 8
Oldest church in town with a tall tower dominating the skyline.
3 tips
- Next to the Italian Court
- Opening hours are limited
- Tower is a good landmark
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Before you go: Kutná Hora tips
Transportation
- Take the train from Prague: direct trains from Praha hlavni nadrazi reach Kutna Hora hlavni nadrazi in about an hour; check times and buy tickets in the Ceske drahy app.
- Ride the connecting train: a short local train links the main station with Kutna Hora-Sedlec and Kutna Hora mesto, saving you the long uphill walk into the old centre.
- Walk from Sedlec to the centre: the route from the Ossuary past the Cathedral of the Assumption up to St Barbara's is about an hour on foot and shows the whole town.
Security
- Guard bags on busy trains: weekend trains from Prague fill with day-trippers, so keep your wallet and phone in a zipped bag and watch luggage racks near the doors.
- Mind the cobbles and steps: lanes around Palackeho namesti and the Jesuit College are steep and uneven, so wear sturdy shoes, especially when they are wet or icy.
- Respect the Ossuary rules: Sedlec Ossuary is a consecrated chapel with bone decorations, so follow posted photo rules, never touch the bones and keep your voice low.
Saving
- Buy a combined ticket: one ticket covers the Sedlec Ossuary, the Cathedral of the Assumption and St Barbara's, which is cheaper than paying for each sight separately.
- Eat at Czech pubs: local hospody serve hearty lunches like svickova, goulash with dumplings and fried cheese at fair prices, often with a cheaper weekday lunch menu.
- Pay in Czech crowns: Czechia uses the koruna, so pay by card in CZK and decline euro conversion, as paying in euros at shops and ticket desks gives a poor rate.
Weather/Clothing
- Layer for continental weather: summers are warm and sunny while winters are cold and grey, so pack layers and a warm coat if you visit between November and March.
- Bring a jacket for the mine: the medieval silver mine tour at Hradek, the Czech Museum of Silver, stays cool and damp all year, and you will be given a helmet and coat.
- Carry an umbrella: spring and autumn bring frequent showers, and many sights involve walking between buildings, so a compact umbrella and water-resistant shoes help.
Cultural
- Learn the silver story: the Italian Court once minted the Prague groschen, a key coin of medieval Europe, and its tours explain how silver made the town rich.
- Join the Royal Silver Festival: each June the town celebrates its mining past with a costumed procession, crafts, music and medieval games in the historic centre.
- Tip like a local: in Czech restaurants it is normal to round up or add about ten percent, telling the server the total you want to pay rather than leaving cash on the table.
Local Hacks
- Visit the Ossuary early: tour groups from Prague usually arrive mid-morning, so come at opening time or late afternoon for a calmer visit to the bone chapel.
- Walk the Jesuit College terrace: the baroque balustrade with saint statues leading to St Barbara's offers sweeping views of the Vrchlice valley and is free to walk.
- Peek into GASK: the Gallery of the Central Bohemian Region inside the Jesuit College shows modern Czech art and is far quieter than the churches next door.
1-day itineraries in Kutná Hora
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