21 Places in Kutná Hora You Must Visit

1  St Barbara’s Cathedral

A late‑Gothic icon with three tent‑like roofs and a remarkably light “umbrella” vault. Construction stretched over five centuries, yet the playful stone carvings still dazzle visitors.

2  Jesuit College (GASK)

This monumental Baroque block once housed a Jesuit school; today it hosts the GASK Gallery. From its terrace admire 13 statues of saints—Kutná Hora’s “mini Charles Bridge.”

3  Italian Court (Royal Mint)

The former royal mint where the famous Prague groschen was struck. Tour the chapel, minting exhibits and try coining your own silver replica.

4  Church of St James

Its 262‑ft (80 m) tower dominates the skyline. A planned twin tower was never built due to unstable ground, giving the church its asymmetrical charm.

5  Hrádek – Czech Museum of Silver

A late‑Gothic stronghold hiding the entrance to St George’s adit. Don a helmet and lamp, descend underground and taste the medieval mining atmosphere.

6  Stone House

A gem of civic Gothic with a richly carved gable where stone knights guard the Kroupa family arms. Inside you’ll find a lapidary of sculptures from across the city.

7  Stone Fountain

Built 1493‑1495 to secure clean water for locals. Its dodecagonal base and pinnacled décor by Matěj Rejsek resemble a tiny chapel in the square.

8  Sankturin House

A 13th‑century Gothic core enhanced by Renaissance sgraffito and Baroque tweaks. Today it hosts the tourist center and an alchemy exhibit in a stylish tower chapel.

9  Dačický House

Birthplace of Renaissance rogue Mikuláš Dačický. An interactive UNESCO center playfully shows why Kutná Hora ranks among the world’s urban treasures.

10  Plague Column of the Holy Trinity

Erected after the 1713 epidemic. Its rich sculpture work thanks the heavens for sparing the city, where thousands perished.

11  Corpus Christi Chapel

Its lower level served as an ossuary; the upper viewing chapel remained unfinished. The terrace offers one of the best angles on St Barbara’s.

12  Church of Our Lady on the Square

A miners’ parish that shelters Gothic altars and a 1500 pulpit. Each year a Mass honors St Barbara, patroness of miners.

13  Convent of St Ursula

A Baroque jewel by architect Kilian I. Dientzenhofer. Inside, admire an elliptical staircase and 18th‑century frescoes by leading artists.

14  Black Tower

The lone survivor of the medieval walls shows the original fortifications’ layout. Its dark stone bears scars from 15th‑century fires.

15  Tyl House

Birthplace of Josef Kajetán Tyl, lyricist of the Czech anthem. See first editions of his plays and period costumes in the exhibit.

16  Church of St John of Nepomuk

Late‑Baroque twin‑towered church symbolizing Charles Bridge. Look for the relief of five stars—an attribute of the saint.

17  Spolkový House

This 1900 Neo‑Renaissance palace hosted balls, plays and debates. It still buzzes with culture and conferences.

18  Baroque Statue Gallery

The Jesuit College terrace lined with 13 saints, dubbed a “mini Charles Bridge.” The newest, St John of Nepomuk, arrived a year after his canonization.

19  Dominican Monastery Site

Destroyed in the Hussite Wars of 1421, yet the district still bears the name “Klášter” (“Monastery”). Street cafés now echo old theological debates.

20  Ruthardka Viewpoint

The city’s most photogenic angle on St Barbara’s three roofs. Evening lights and the Jesuit College silhouette create a perfect panorama.

21  St George Adit

A narrow tunnel beneath Hrádek shows miners’ harsh conditions: daily progress was just an inch, yet the vein filled the royal treasury.