Saint Wenceslas Cathedral, Olomouc

Name: Saint Wenceslas Cathedral
Address: Václavské nám., Olomouc, 779 00, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 585 224 236

#8 among attractions in Olomouc

Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic Revival architecture, Temple

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Facts and practical information

Saint Wenceslas Cathedral is a gothic cathedral at Wenceslas square in Olomouc, in the Czech Republic, founded in 1107. The square was named after Saint Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia on the thousandth anniversary of his death in 935. The cathedral is also named after him. ()

Local name: Katedrála svatého Václava Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 49°35'52"N, 17°15'45"E

Address

Václavské nám.Olomouc 779 00 Czech Republic

Contact

+420 585 224 236

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Day trips

Saint Wenceslas Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Saint Wenceslas Cathedral open?

Saint Wenceslas Cathedral is open:

Monday 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Saint Wenceslas Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include The Premyslid palace, Olomouc (1 min walk), Olomouc Castle, Olomouc (1 min walk), Kaple Panny Marie Opatrovnice, Olomouc (2 min walk), The Archbishops’ palace, Olomouc (5 min walk).

How to get to Saint Wenceslas Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Wenceslas Cathedral:

Tram

U Dómu • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 6 (3 min walk)
Žižkovo náměstí • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 6 (5 min walk)

Bus

Na Střelnici • Lines: 17 (13 min walk)
Finanční úřad • Lines: 17 (16 min walk)

Train

Olomouc hlavní nádraží (20 min walk)
Olomouc-Smetanovy sady (24 min walk)