The Cathedral of Saint Barbara<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe undisputed symbol of Kutn\u00e1 Hora is St. Barbara's Cathedral<\/strong>, an imposing late Gothic building that dominates the city skyline. Its construction, which began in the 14th century and was only completed in 1905, reflects the wealth and ambition of the local miners who financed the work. The interior is striking for its openwork vaults, refined medieval frescoes and artistic influences ranging from Gothic to Baroque.<\/p>\nThe Italian Court and the Royal Mint<\/h3>\n
Another emblematic place is the Italian Court (Vla\u0161sk\u00fd dv\u016fr), seat of the royal mint and residence of Bohemian rulers. Here, during the reign of Wenceslas II, the famous silver coins known as \"Prague groschen\" were minted, thanks in part to the contribution of experts from Tuscany who were specially summoned from Florence. Today, the site houses the town hall and a museum tracing the economic history of the city.<\/p>\n
Hr\u00e1dek and the medieval mine<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe mining history of Kutn\u00e1 Hora comes to life at the Silver Museum housed in Hr\u00e1dek, an ancient patrician residence. The 'Silver Trail' takes visitors into the bowels of the earth, through tunnels and passages used by medieval miners. It is an immersive experience that recounts the hard and fascinating life of those who dug to extract the city's wealth.<\/p>\n
Sedlec: spirituality and mystery<\/strong><\/h3>\nA short distance from the centre, in the Sedlec district, are two of the most evocative attractions: the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady and St. John the Baptist, a splendid example of French Gothic architecture restored in Baroque style after the Hussite Wars; and the Sedlec Ossuary, known as the 'Church of Bones', a place as disturbing as it is fascinating. Inside, decorations made from human bones form chandeliers, coats of arms and altars, a unique testimony to medieval spirituality and symbolism.<\/p>\n
Between art, faith and everyday life<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe city also houses the Jesuit College, now home to GASK, a modern and contemporary art gallery, and numerous noteworthy churches such as San Giacomo, the oldest in the city, and San Giovanni Nepomuceno, with its striking pink fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n
Cultural and educational experiences<\/strong><\/h3>\nFinally, the Da\u010dick\u00fd House, an interactive centre for the promotion of UNESCO sites, is well worth a visit and is also ideal for families with children. The tour ends with the charming Corpus Christi Chapel, with its panoramic terrace, and itineraries outside the city that include the medieval fortress of Male\u0161ov, the imperial-style Ka\u010dina Castle and the national stud farm in Kladruby, renowned for breeding Starokladrubsk\u00fd horses.<\/p>\n
Kutn\u00e1 Hora is a place where history, art and spirituality intertwine at every turn. Visiting it is like travelling back in time, among underground mines, Gothic cathedrals and mysterious ossuaries. It is a destination that enchants and surprises, leaving visitors with unforgettable memories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"stato_borgo":[162797,162795],"village-conntection":[162793],"borghi":[],"village-category":[],"class_list":["post-358832","village","type-village","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","stato_borgo-kutna-hora-en","stato_borgo-repubblica-ceca-en","village-conntection-kutna-hora-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/village\/358832","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/village"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/village"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/village\/358832\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/339848"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=358832"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"stato_borgo","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/stato_borgo?post=358832"},{"taxonomy":"village-conntection","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/village-conntection?post=358832"},{"taxonomy":"borghi","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/borghi?post=358832"},{"taxonomy":"village-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/village-category?post=358832"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}