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[[File:Kutna Hora CZ St Barbara Cathedral front view 02.JPG|thumb|325px|St. Babara Cathedral in Kutná Hora]]
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'''[http://www.kutnahora.info/ Kutná Hora]''' is a town in the [[Central Bohemia]] region of the [[Czech Republic]].
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'''[http://www.kutnahora.info/ Kutná Hora]''' is a town in the [[Central Bohemia]] region of the [[Czech Republic]].
==Understand==
==Understand==
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==Get in==
==Get in==
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[[Image:Kutná Hora hl. n. (přední strana).JPG|thumb|right|Kutná Hora hl.n. (main train station)]]
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[[File:Kutná Hora hl. n. (přední strana).JPG|thumb|right|Kutná Hora hl.n. (main train station)]]
There are trains roughly hourly from Prague leaving Hlavní nádraží, see the [http://jizdnirady.idnes.cz/vlaky/spojeni/?lng=E&f=Praha%20hl.n.&t=Kutna%20Hora%20mesto time schedule]. Make sure you search for (and buy ticket to) the '''Kutná Hora město''' station, which much closer to the town than '''Kutná Hora hl.n.'''. You will have to change at ''Kutná Hora hl.n.'', sometimes at [[Kolin|Kolín]] as well.
There are trains roughly hourly from Prague leaving Hlavní nádraží, see the [http://jizdnirady.idnes.cz/vlaky/spojeni/?lng=E&f=Praha%20hl.n.&t=Kutna%20Hora%20mesto time schedule]. Make sure you search for (and buy ticket to) the '''Kutná Hora město''' station, which much closer to the town than '''Kutná Hora hl.n.'''. You will have to change at ''Kutná Hora hl.n.'', sometimes at [[Kolin|Kolín]] as well.
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There is a local bus system with buses arriving to meet the trains. If you want to return to the train station from the historical core, take the bus that says "Hlavni Nádraží" on the front window. A single ride for adults costs 9 crowns and will leave you right at the train station, though the schedule only has two buses an hour, so walking might actually be quicker depending on your timing.
There is a local bus system with buses arriving to meet the trains. If you want to return to the train station from the historical core, take the bus that says "Hlavni Nádraží" on the front window. A single ride for adults costs 9 crowns and will leave you right at the train station, though the schedule only has two buses an hour, so walking might actually be quicker depending on your timing.
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There is also a very convenient, privately operated "tourist bus" that constantly drives between the main train station (Hl. N), the ossuary, and St. Barbara for 35CZK per person. The drivers wait until the bus (which is really a mini van) fills up to at least 3 guests, then drives off. He's usually waiting outside the Ossuary, driving people to the St. Barbara Church.
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There is also a very convenient, privately operated "tourist bus" that constantly drives between the main train station (Hl. N), the ossuary, and St. Barbara for 35CZK per person. The drivers wait until the bus (which is really a mini van) fills up to at least 3 guests, then drives off. He's usually waiting outside the Ossuary, driving people to the St. Barbara Church.
There is also local train connecting historical core (station "Kutná Hora město") and the main station "Kutná Hora hlavní nádraží". It meets the arrival (and departure) of nearly all the express trains, leaving a five-minute gap for transfer. (This could be a problem if you want to leave luggage at the main station, since (1) there are no left luggage facilities at the local station and (2) if you see both the Ossuary and the city, then it may be convenient to arrive at one station and leave from the other.) You can buy the train ticket from the local station "Kutná Hora město" directly to Prague. The price will be about the same as the price from "Kutná Hora hlavní nádraží" to Prague. This isn't Prague, though, so expect only minimal understanding of non-Czech languages from the ticket sellers. There are no ticket machines or similar amenities.
There is also local train connecting historical core (station "Kutná Hora město") and the main station "Kutná Hora hlavní nádraží". It meets the arrival (and departure) of nearly all the express trains, leaving a five-minute gap for transfer. (This could be a problem if you want to leave luggage at the main station, since (1) there are no left luggage facilities at the local station and (2) if you see both the Ossuary and the city, then it may be convenient to arrive at one station and leave from the other.) You can buy the train ticket from the local station "Kutná Hora město" directly to Prague. The price will be about the same as the price from "Kutná Hora hlavní nádraží" to Prague. This isn't Prague, though, so expect only minimal understanding of non-Czech languages from the ticket sellers. There are no ticket machines or similar amenities.
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* If you feel fit ...
* If you feel fit ...
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Then, walking is your best bet. When you leave the station, go right until you reach the first intersection (about 3min walk). Then turn left and walk for another 5-8 minutes (it depends on how quickly you walk) and you will come to the church on your left (more details to follow) and the Ossuary on your right. At the Ossuary you need to pay a fee to enter (50Kč) and another one to take pictures (30 Kč).
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Then, walking is your best bet. When you leave the station, go right until you reach the first intersection (about 3min walk). Then turn left and walk for another 5–8 minutes (it depends on how quickly you walk) and you will come to the church on your left (more details to follow) and the Ossuary on your right. At the Ossuary you need to pay a fee to enter (50Kč) and another one to take pictures (30 Kč).
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After you finish with the Ossuary, you can walk to the town center but it will take 35-45 minutes. Go back to the main road and turn right. You're now about 2,5km from the town center.
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After you finish with the Ossuary, you can walk to the town center but it will take 35–45 minutes. Go back to the main road and turn right. You're now about 2,5 km from the town center.
All you have to do is to follow the road signs until you reach the main attractions in the town center. You cannot miss the St. Barbara's Cathedral and, April to November, the Hrádek - Czech museum of silver.
All you have to do is to follow the road signs until you reach the main attractions in the town center. You cannot miss the St. Barbara's Cathedral and, April to November, the Hrádek - Czech museum of silver.
'''Suggested Itinerary'''
'''Suggested Itinerary'''
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Arrive at the Kutna Hora Hlavni Nádraží, walk to the Ossuary. Take a bus, tourist shuttle, or walk to St. Barbara's church. Follow the church's exit out to explore the entire city -- it leads you directly into the town. There's a lot of cafes, restaurants, souvenir shopping, art museums, and the famous Kutna Hora underground mine tour. At the end of your city exploration, walk to the Kutná Hora Město (Kutná Hora Town Center) Train Station and head back to prague via a short "shuttle" train to Kutna Hora Hlavni Nádraží.
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Arrive at the Kutna Hora Hlavni Nádraží, walk to the Ossuary. Take a bus, tourist shuttle, or walk to St. Barbara's church. Follow the church's exit out to explore the entire city—it leads you directly into the town. There's a lot of cafes, restaurants, souvenir shopping, art museums, and the famous Kutna Hora underground mine tour. At the end of your city exploration, walk to the Kutná Hora Město (Kutná Hora Town Center) Train Station and head back to prague via a short "shuttle" train to Kutna Hora Hlavni Nádraží.
==See==
==See==
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| content=Zamecka 127. This impressive bone church, is better known as the Sedlec Ossuary. The beginning of its story date back to 1278, when Henry, the abbot of Sedlec was sent to the Holy Land. On returning, he brought soil from Golgotha and sprinkled it on the ground here. As a consequence, the burial ground was considered holy and became extremely popular. In 1511 a chapel was constructed to house the bones from abolished graves. The chapel is open to the public, and contains the bones of about 40000 people, arranged by František Rint in 1870. Rint's work includes an enormous chandelier including every bone in the body, and a crucifix style arrangement near the main altar. The ossuary is open 8am - 6pm (April - September), 9am - 5pm (October, March) and 9am - 4pm (November - February). Closed on 24th December. It is no longer closed 12-1 pm during the off season, though the nearby information center is. Admission is 60 Kč adults and 40 Kč students, though combination packages can be purchased to see other attractions more cheaply. The fee to take photos and videos has either been ended or is now merely ignored.
| content=Zamecka 127. This impressive bone church, is better known as the Sedlec Ossuary. The beginning of its story date back to 1278, when Henry, the abbot of Sedlec was sent to the Holy Land. On returning, he brought soil from Golgotha and sprinkled it on the ground here. As a consequence, the burial ground was considered holy and became extremely popular. In 1511 a chapel was constructed to house the bones from abolished graves. The chapel is open to the public, and contains the bones of about 40000 people, arranged by František Rint in 1870. Rint's work includes an enormous chandelier including every bone in the body, and a crucifix style arrangement near the main altar. The ossuary is open 8am - 6pm (April - September), 9am - 5pm (October, March) and 9am - 4pm (November - February). Closed on 24th December. It is no longer closed 12-1 pm during the off season, though the nearby information center is. Admission is 60 Kč adults and 40 Kč students, though combination packages can be purchased to see other attractions more cheaply. The fee to take photos and videos has either been ended or is now merely ignored.
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* '''Church of St. Barbara'''
* '''Church of St. Barbara'''
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* '''Cathedral of Our Lady At Sedlac'''
* '''Cathedral of Our Lady At Sedlac'''
* '''Italian Courtyard''', Royal Mint and former Royal Residence.
* '''Italian Courtyard''', Royal Mint and former Royal Residence.
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[[Image:Kutná Hora - nádvoří Vlašského dvora.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Italian Court in Kutná Hora]]
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[[File:Kutná Hora - nádvoří Vlašského dvora.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Italian Court in Kutná Hora]]
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* '''Silver Mines''', Flooded in the middle ages, tours of the accessible portions of the mines are provided daily, except for Mondays (usual closing day for sights in the Czech Republic). The mines are closed in winter (November–March).
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* '''Silver Mines''', Flooded in the Middle Ages, tours of the accessible portions of the mines are provided daily, except for Mondays (usual closing day for sights in the Czech Republic). The mines are closed in winter (November–March).
* '''Hrádek''', Czech museum of silver. Silver mines tours start here.
* '''Hrádek''', Czech museum of silver. Silver mines tours start here.
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==Eat==
==Eat==
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Generally, the staff in restaurants around St. Barbara's Cathedral are friendlier and (oddly) more professional than in Prague. There are a number of bars, restaurants and cafes just underneath the shadow of the cathedral. Some provide a breathtaking view of the valley to the south. The best experience I have had personally was at the restaurant U Hrnčiře (By the Jug Maker's). The food is excellent with traditional Czech dishes alongside a surprising array of vegetarian dishes. Another choice is Pizeria Piazza Navona at Palackeho Square,which offers traditional (and original) Italian pizza and pasta and homemade tiramisu and panna-cota.
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Generally, the staff in restaurants around St. Barbara's Cathedral are friendlier and (oddly) more professional than in Prague. There are a number of bars, restaurants and cafes just underneath the shadow of the cathedral. Some provide a breathtaking view of the valley to the south. The best experience I have had personally was at the restaurant U Hrnčiře (By the Jug Maker's). The food is excellent with traditional Czech dishes alongside a surprising array of vegetarian dishes. Another choice is Pizeria Piazza Navona at Palackeho Square,which offers traditional (and original) Italian pizza and pasta and homemade tiramisù and panna-cota.
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| name=V Ruthardce | url=http://www.v-ruthardce.cz | email=
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| content=Stylish and cozy restaurant serving traditional Czech cuisine in a historical building.
| content=Stylish and cozy restaurant serving traditional Czech cuisine in a historical building.
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==Drink==
==Drink==
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| content=Nice family hotel only 50m from Ossuary
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==Go next==
==Go next==
'''In order to return to the train station you can:'''
'''In order to return to the train station you can:'''
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* walk back to the station (about 3.5km)
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* walk back to the station (about 3.5 km)
* get a cab
* get a cab
* take the bus number 1
* take the bus number 1
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[[WikiPedia:Kutna Hora]]
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