Toads
The Czech medieval castle of Zhleby is located near the town of Kutna Hora, 110 km from Prague. Zhleby has an excellent location — on the banks of the Dubrava River. That is why the castle got its name: from the Czech word “zhlaba”, which means “mouth of the river”.
Kostnitsa in the Czech Republic
What is the most famous suburb of the once financial center of the Czech Republic Kutna Hora Sedlec? That’s right, the famous Kostnice v Sedlci church. The Czech word “kostnice” easily guesses a common root with the Russian “bones”, this, in general, is the chapel in which human remains are stored.
Cathedral of St. Barbara in Kutna Hora
The Late Gothic Cathedral of St. Barbara is perhaps the most famous architectural landmark of Kutna Gora. This impressive temple is the second largest Gothic church in the country. And its religious significance is very great.
Vlashsky yard
The Vlach (or Italian) Court is a famous palace in Kutna Hora, where the central mint of Prague was located at one time. The name of the palace was given in honor of the Italian (“Vlash”; more precisely, Florentine) experts, with the help of whom the monetary reform was carried out.
Gradek Silver Museum and Silver Mine
Kutna Hora — the “city of silver” — literally and figuratively grew up on this metal. It began to be mined here as early as 985, but by the beginning of the 14th century the city was already completely captured by the extraction of precious metal.
Sedletsky bone storage
The Chapel of All Saints in Sedlec is a very specific landmark of Kutna Gora. And those who do not have strong enough nerves should definitely not come here. From the outside, the chapel, built in the Gothic style, looks quite traditional.
Church of the Ascension of the Mother of God in Kutna Gora
The partly Gothic, partly Baroque Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God and John the Baptist is located in the northeastern part of the city. This church is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site because it is considered one of the most valuable examples of Gothic architecture in the country.