St Barbara's Cathedral
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Why go
- The outer gallery, reached by a guided climb up a narrow spiral staircase, with a view over Kutná Hora.
- The main organ, with almost 4,000 pipes, where visitors can try playing under an organist's guidance.
- Stained-glass windows designed by painter František Urban in the early 20th century.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 18:00Show all
Don't miss
- Gallery of rare frescoesSome medieval frescoes showing town life and religious themes survive in part.Inside the church.
- Renaissance pulpitA Renaissance pulpit with baroque facing dominates the nave.In the nave.
- Choir stallsThe choir stalls survive in their original form. Each bench carries a different emblem.In the choir.
- Altar made around 1480The altar was made around 1480 by the master of the Dreifaltigkeitsaltar.Inside the church.around 1480
- Three-peaked roofThe tent roofs came back in the 19th century. On the roof tour, visitors can touch the scale-like tiles.On the roof, reached by the roof tour.
Know before you go
- Open every day from 09:00 to 18:00.
- Visitors may stay in the church as long as they like.
- Guided tours must be booked at least 14 days in advance.
- The climb to the outer gallery on the roof is made with a guide, up a narrow spiral staircase.
Legends and hidden details
- According to legend, a wise tale explains how the cathedral came into being.
- Each detail in the cathedral is said to have a story of its own.
- The decoration and the furnishings are said to tell stories.
Interesting facts2
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The patron saint is Barbara, patron of miners, in a town whose wealth came from silver mines.
St. Barbara's Church, Kutná Hora - Wikipedia -
1999
Some shots of Jeanne d'Arc were filmed here by Luc Besson in 1999.
Église Sainte-Barbe de Kutná Hora - Wikipedia
Shorts
History
The plan was for a church about twice the present size. Jesuits later took it over and filled it with Baroque altars and statues. The final phase, from 1884 to 1905, completed the church, and it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.
- 1388Construction begins under Johann Parler, probably the first architect.
- Hussite WarsWork stops for more than 60 years.
- 1480sWork resumes under Matěj Rejsek, Benedikt Ried and Mikuláš Parler.
- 1588Work halts for lack of money; a temporary wall closes the unfinished building.
- 1626The church passes to the Jesuits, who build a college beside it.
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- 1884–1905A purist reconstruction forms the final phase, finished in 1905.
- 1995The church is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Accessibility
- Outer gallery on the roof Reached by a narrow spiral staircase, climbed with a guide on the roof tour.
Sources: St. Barbara's Church, Kutná Hora - Wikipedia · Chrám svaté Barbory · Chrám svaté Barbory · About The Cathedral – Chrám svaté Barbory · Chrám svaté Barbory - Wikipedia · Barbaradom (Kutná Hora) - Wikipedia · Église Sainte-Barbe de Kutná Hora - Wikipedia · checked 27 Oct 2026
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Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of St Barbara's Cathedral in Kutná Hora?
St Barbara's Cathedral is open every day from 09:00 to 18:00.
Do I need to book a guided tour of St Barbara's Cathedral in advance?
Some guided tours must be booked at least 14 days in advance. Guided tours walk through the nave and along the inner balconies.
Can I visit St Barbara's Cathedral without a guide?
Yes. An audio guide with headphones or a printed brochure with an interactive map supports a self-guided visit.
Can you play the organ at St Barbara's Cathedral?
Visitors can try playing the main organ, which has nearly 4,000 pipes, under an organist's guidance.
Where is St Barbara's Cathedral in Kutná Hora?
The address is Barborska, Kutna Hora. It stands outside the Old Town, behind the Jesuit College.
Can you climb to the outer gallery of St Barbara's Cathedral?
Yes, with a guide. The climb up a narrow spiral staircase leads to the outer gallery on the roof, which gives a view over Kutná Hora.
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