Sedlec Abbey

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Sedlec Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery in Sedlec, part of Kutná Hora in the Czech Republic. Founded in 1142, it was the first Cistercian foundation in Bohemia. Along with the rest of the Kutná Hora city centre, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, because of its outstanding Baroque architecture. It is well known for housing the Sedlec Ossuary. ()

Local name: Sedlecký klášter Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 49°57'36"N, 15°17'25"E

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Nearby attractions include: Sedlec Ossuary, Vlašský dvůr, St. Barbara's Church, Church of the Assumption of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist.

~840 ftNW
Church adorned with human skeletons
Sedlec Ossuary, Kutná Hora
5 min walk • Nestled in the quaint city of Kutná Hora in the Czech Republic, the Sedlec Ossuary stands as a unique monument to the inevitability of death and the artistic handling of human remains. This small Roman Catholic chapel, situated beneath the Cemetery Church of All...
1.3 miSW
Coin minting museum in royal palace
Vlašský dvůr, Kutná Hora
33 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Kutná Hora, the Vlašský dvůr, or Italian Court, stands as a testament to the city's rich past. This former royal residence and mint, now a museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the economic and cultural significance of Kutná Hora...
1.3 miSW
Gothic church with Medieval frescoes
St. Barbara's Church, Kutná Hora
34 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Kutná Hora in the Czech Republic, St. Barbara's Church stands as an architectural gem and a testament to the city's former wealth and importance. This Gothic church, dedicated to St. Barbara, the patron saint of miners, reflects the...
~120 ftSW
UNESCO-listed Catholic church
Church of the Assumption of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist, Kutná Hora
1 min walk • The Church of the Assumption of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist is a Gothic and Baroque Gothic church north-east of Kutná Hora in the Czech Republic and is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the Church of St.
1.3 miSW
49°57'0"N • 15°15'55"E
Kamenný dům, Kutná Hora
34 min walk • Museum, Architecture
1.2 miSW
Museum
Tylův dům, Kutná Hora
30 min walk • Tyl House is located in Tylova, formerly Čáslavská Street in Kutná Hora. It is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.
1.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
České muzeum stříbra, Kutná Hora
36 min walk • The Czech Museum of Silver is a silver-themed museum located in Kutná Hora. Its headquarters is the local monument Hrádek, other exhibitions are located in other buildings in the town.
1.4 miSW
Forts and castles
Hrádek / Silver Mines, Kutná Hora
36 min walk • Hrádek - a noble castle located in Kutná Hora, currently the headquarters of the Czech Silver Museum.
1.3 miSW
Church
svatý Jakub, Kutná Hora
33 min walk • Saint James church - a Gothic parish church in Kutna Hora. Construction lasted from the mid -fourteenth century until the 15th century. And construction works were supervised by Peter Parler. The church is easily recognized thanks to the 84 -meter tower high on the western facade. The construction of the second twin tower was planned, which, however, never was created.
0.9 miSW
49°57'6"N • 15°16'32"E
Tylovo divadlo, Kutná Hora
23 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.3 miSW
Baroque architecture
Column of the Virgin Mary Immaculate in Kutná Hora, Kutná Hora
33 min walk • Plague Column in Kutná Hora, also known as Column of the Virgin Mary Immaculate, is located in Šultysova street in Kutná Hora in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It is protected as a cultural heritage.