Kutná Hora can be explored through several distinctly different facets. The discovery and mining of rich silver ore deposits shaped the city’s development; in the 14th century, it became a royal town. This history can be encountered at a former royal mint, in churches and frescoes, and on a guided tour through a section of the medieval mine. The educational trail through the Vrchlice Valley offers a different focus, with local history and flora and fauna. If you’re looking for a hotel in Kutná Hora, these themes can help you shape your stay around your interests: you can focus on architectural and cultural history, or on a route that connects nature and the past.

Silver History and Churches

The Vlašský dvůr was a royal mint and royal palace and is a national cultural monument; its history dates back to the first half of the 14th century. Its former dual function makes it a starting point for exploring Kutná Hora’s history of coinage and royal rule.

The Church of St. Barbara is a Gothic church; its interior frescoes depict the secular life of the medieval mining town of Kutná Hora. Alongside royal functions and architectural history, the life of the mining town also comes to the fore as a theme.

Sedlec is home to two churches with distinct historical profiles. In the early 18th century, Jan Blažej Santini restored the former Cistercian Cathedral of Our Lady in Sedlec in the Baroque style. The Church of All Saints with the Ossuary, by contrast, is a two-storey Gothic church built in the first half of the 14th century. It is still an active Roman Catholic church where Mass is celebrated. The two buildings’ histories thus contrast a Baroque restoration with a medieval church.

Underground or Through the Vrchlice Valley

The “Cesta stříbra” tour takes visitors through a 250-metre section of the original medieval mine, at a depth of around 40 metres. It offers a different way to experience the silver history than the churches and the Vlašský dvůr: the focus is on a guided route through the mine. Check seasonal access and reservation requirements before your trip.

The educational trail through the Vrchlice Valley combines information about local history and flora and fauna with old mines, adits, mills and natural attractions. It runs mainly along asphalt or compacted gravel roads, as well as forest roads and paths; for the most part, it follows the red-marked hiking route. The changing types of paths are a specific difference from the underground tour. When comparing the two experiences, you can choose between a guided section of the mine and a themed trail that brings together the landscape, nature and history.

Plan Your Journey

Kutná Hora město railway station is part of the Prague Integrated Transport system, Zone 7, and is integrated into a transport network. Check the station’s travel information and the details relevant to your journey again before you travel.

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Go to the main travel overview: Kutná Hora District.