Kutná Hora, Medieval mining settlement in Central Bohemia, Czech Republic.
Kutná Hora is a town in Central Bohemia that sits on a plateau above the Vrchlice River. Cobblestone lanes wind past Gothic churches and houses with steep roofs, while narrow passages connect the old center to the surrounding neighborhoods.
German miners discovered silver veins here in the 13th century and opened shafts that soon became among the richest in the Kingdom of Bohemia. The growing settlement was declared a royal mint, where groschen coins were struck that influenced trade across Europe.
The Gothic Cathedral of Saint Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec represent the finest examples of medieval religious architecture in Central Europe.
The town center is easy to walk through, though comfortable shoes are advisable due to the uneven cobblestones. Several churches and former mining sites lie outside the old town and require a short walk or a ride on local buses.
The stone fountain in front of the town hall dates from the 15th century and features twelve figures depicting biblical scenes and local legends. At the mining museum, you can walk through reconstructed underground tunnels that give a sense of how medieval miners worked below the surface.
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