One day in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic: a sightseeing guide

In this article, you will find information on spending an amazing one day in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic

Kutná Hora is one of the impressive highlights of the Czech tourism. It is a small city just like many small cities in this Central European country. Except it is a world-famous travel destination that enjoys UNESCO-protection and lures more hundreds of thousands of tourists yearly

Why? Let me share with you this sightseeing guide to spending one day in Kutná Hora!

Morning

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First of all head to the Sedlec district of the city. It is home to two amazing sights. Both are unique

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Spectacular interior of the Cathedral of the Assumption in Kutná Hora

Your first stop is an impressive Church of the Assumption of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist. One of the biggest churches in the world at its time of construction, this church is a breathtaking example of the combination of Gothic and Baroque architecture

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Beautiful Baroque painted ceiling in the Cathedral of the Assumption in Kutná Hora

Information about admission to the Church of the Assumption can be found HERE

The next sight is what makes Kutná Hora stand out in the world. It is the Sedlec Ossuary more famous with its other name “Bone Chapel”

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Sedlec Ossuary from the outside

The interior of this small Baroque chapel is made of the bones and skulls of more than 40 000 people. This sight is breathtaking and macabre at the same time, a true one-of-a-kind experience!

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Striking interior of the Bone Chapel

Also, Sedlec Ossuary is one of the most visited places in the Czech Republic

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For the information about admission to the Sedlec Ossuary go HERE

After exploring Sedlec part of the city head to the city centre. You can take a 15-minute walk, take a bus or a taxi

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Picturesque panorama of the Old Town of Kutná Hora

For a lunch break:

  • Hruškovna – nice Czech cuisine restaurant with tasty food and affordable prices. They have 119 CZK (4.50 EUR) daily menus from 11:00 – 15:00
  • V Ruthardce  a charming medieval-themed restaurant in the heart of the Old Town with delicious food and great views
  • Restaurace Dačický – a typical Czech restaurant with an authentic atmosphere and nice portions

For a coffee:

Afternoon

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Another spectacular highlight of Kutná Hora is the Saint Barbara’s Church!

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Magnificent St. Barbara’s Church in Kutná Hora

With its splendid double-arched flying buttresses and Late Gothic architecture, this Church is a breathtaking sight to explore

For the best view over Saint Barbara’s Church head to the Pacákovy sady park

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Information about the admission to the Saint Barbara’s Church can be found HERE

To spend a pleasant afternoon explore the amazing Old Town of Kutná Hora!

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Medieval Stone Fountain in the Old Town of Kutná Hora

The things to see in Kutná Hora include:

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Italian Court – former royal mint and royal palace

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