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Church · Kutná Hora, Boêmia Central
Chrám svaté Barbory
The Church of Saint Barbara rises on the edge of Kutná Hora's center. The buttresses and the sharply profiled roof announce the building's scale before entering. Its construction is linked to silver wealth and the importance of miners in the town's history.
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About Chrám svaté Barbory
The Church of Saint Barbara rises on the edge of Kutná Hora's center. The buttresses and the sharply profiled roof announce the building's scale before entering. Its construction is linked to silver wealth and the importance of miners in the town's history.
The interior preserves mural paintings referencing mining and coin minting. Gothic architecture received contributions from different masters over a long period of construction. Its position next to the former Jesuit college allows one to view the church from the front and also from the side, on a walking route along Barborská street.
Allow time for the exterior and for the nave, not limiting the visit to photographing the façade. The church remains a religious space, and tourist entry should respect the local schedule. The walk pairs better with the upper part of the center; Sedlec lies in another sector of the town and requires its own transfer.
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Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One to one and a half hours for the ensemble.
Best time
During the day, to observe the light through the stained glass and the external buttresses.
How to get there
Walk through Kutná Hora's center to Barborská street.
Tip
Note the references to mining work in the interior paintings.
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Frequently asked questions about Chrám svaté Barbory
What characterizes Chrám svaté Barbory?
The interior preserves murals referencing mining and coin minting. The Gothic architecture received contributions from different masters across a lengthy construction. Its position beside the former Jesuit college allows you to view the church head-on and from the side, on a walking route along Barborská street.
How to organize a visit to Chrám svaté Barbory?
Walk through the center of Kutná Hora to Barborská street. Observe the references to mining work in the interior paintings.
How much time to allow for Chrám svaté Barbory?
One hour to one and a half hours for the complex.