Duration: 6 hours (1 hour drive away from Prague)

Price: 9.500 CZK (1 to 6 people)

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Thanks to its rich silver deposits, Kutná Hora ranked among the most important cities in Europe during the Middle Ages and was the second most significant city of the Kingdom of Bohemia after Prague. At one point, up to one third of all silver mined in Europe came from this area. In the 13th century, the town experienced a true silver rush, during which the original mining settlement was transformed into one of the wealthiest and most prestigious cities of its time.

The city’s most prominent landmark is the Church of St. Barbara, the patron saint of miners, built by the same architects who worked on Prague Castle. Narrow streets leading toward the historic town square still recall Kutná Hora’s medieval origins and its former glory.

In the 17th century, a monumental Jesuit College was constructed; today it houses the GASK Gallery and attracts lovers of modern art from across the country. Art naturally extends into the adjacent gardens, where the terrace in front of the college, lined with Baroque statues, evokes the atmosphere of Prague’s Charles Bridge.

On the outskirts of Kutná Hora lies the world-famous Sedlec Ossuary, whose interior is uniquely decorated with human bones arranged into symbolic patterns. The tour also includes a visit to the oldest cathedral in Central Europe, rebuilt in the Baroque period by the brilliant architect Jan Blažej Santini, who masterfully combined the original Gothic structure with innovative Baroque aesthetics.

The excursion can be extended with a short visit to the Empire-style Kačina Château, located just a 10-minute drive away, as well as the Romanesque Church of St. James. A pleasant stop can be made at the Ruthardka restaurant with its garden, situated in the city’s oldest street of the same name.

Kutná Hora is located approximately one hour’s drive from Prague and is an ideal destination for a day trip.

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