St. Barbara's Church, Kutná Hora
St. Barbara's Church, Kutná Hora, Gothic cathedral in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic
The cathedral extends 70 meters in length and 40 meters in width, featuring multiple flying buttresses and a central nave with decorative vaulted ceilings.
Construction began in 1388 under architect Johann Parler, responding to the wealth generated by silver mining in medieval Kutná Hora through the following centuries.
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.
The cathedral received 347,523 visitors in 2019, offering guided tours in multiple languages and hosting regular religious services every Sunday morning at 7:00.
The building contains a monumental organ with 4,000 pipes and features stained glass windows created by František Urban in the early 20th century.
Location: Kutná Hora
Location: Kutná Hora-Vnitřní Město
Location: Žižkov
Inception: 14 century
Architects: Johann Parler
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Length: 70 m
Width: 40 m
Part of: Kutná Hora: Historical Town Centre with the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec
Website: http://kutnahora.cz
GPS coordinates: 49.94493,15.26363
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:29
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