St. Barbara's Church, Kutná Hora
St. Barbara's Church, Kutná Hora, Gothic cathedral in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic
Description
St. Barbara's Church rises in Kutná Hora's Žižkov district as a Gothic structure with a net vault spanning the central nave and side chapels flanking the outer walls. Three steep tent roofs with pointed spires crown the building, while slender buttresses divide the exterior facade and surrounding galleries encircle the structure.
History
Construction started in the late 14th century as an expression of wealth brought by silver mining to the town and extended across several generations. Work stopped in the 16th century and was only completed in the 19th century under Josef Mocker's direction.
Culture
The cathedral contains numerous Gothic frescoes depicting the life of Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners, reflecting the strong connection with local mining traditions.
Practical
Visitors can enter the church most days, with interior access remaining open longer in summer than in winter. Reaching the gallery requires climbing stairs, while the ground floor is accessible for most guests.
Did you know?
The windows show scenes from mining life, including workers underground and ore smelting in workshops. Some vault paintings still carry traces of medieval colors uncovered during 20th-century restoration work.
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