The most beautiful churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels Kutná Hora

This chapel dates from the same period as the cathedral. It was originally a cemetery chapel, built on two floors and including an ossuary. After the departure of the Jesuits to Kutná Hora, the chapel found other uses. Goods were stored there, and later it became a workshop for building organs. It took a long renovation to restore its lustre and make it one of the most beautiful examples of the late Gothic style in the Czech Republic.

The location of the cathedral, outside the city, was dictated by the density of galleries and underground mines that weakened the basements. Look up at the amazing gargoyles and the thousand details of the buttresses.

The construction of this monumental church lasted one hundred and seventy years! Begun by Petr Parler (the architect of the Charles Bridge in Prague), it also featured the participation of Benedikt Rejt, author of the Vladislav Hall of Prague Castle. He notably created the vault of the central nave of Sainte-Barbe Cathedral.

The total of five naves is now indicative of the megalomania of the initial project that was never carried out (the local nobility had planned to build the largest cathedral in Central Europe...). A singular and superb vault, therefore, undoubtedly the most spectacular in the region, or even in the country, whose pillars flourish in a multitude of stone petals. Inside the ribs you can detail the coats of arms of the city's great families and those of the trade guilds. Keep your eyes up and you will see the four statues showing the virtues added in the 18th century, as well as the organ from the same period. Several interesting frescoes dating from the late 15th century have been painted behind the altar, including the Crucifixion and the Queen of Sheba. At the back, the Art Nouveau stained glass windows offer a harmonious contrast to this medieval scenario.

This Baroque church, thanks to its beautiful white and pink facade, embellishes Husova Street. It was built between 1734 and 1752 by the architect Kaňka, to celebrate the canonization of John Nepomuk. The interior decoration is very rich, and all the elements, wall paintings, sculptures, celebrate the various Czech patron saints. You have to look up to see the most impressive part of the decorations: the fresco on the ceiling represents the legend of St. John Nepomuk.