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(Local Name: Chram SV. Barbory) Founded in 1338, St Barbara's Cathedral is a showpiece to the former wealth of Kutna Hora. An extravagantly decorated interior has unusual frescoes featuring mining and minting. Added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1995 this cathedral is a must see during a visit to Kutna Hora.
Done up in the Baroque style, the cathedral is responsible for influencing architechture throughout central Europe. The cathedral commands a large presence up on the hill above the town.
One of the highlights of the cathedral is the mural of the Vision of St Ignatius. It is located in the Northwest Chapel.
Done up in the Baroque style, the cathedral is responsible for influencing architechture throughout central Europe. The cathedral commands a large presence up on the hill above the town.
One of the highlights of the cathedral is the mural of the Vision of St Ignatius. It is located in the Northwest Chapel.
Hobbies & Activities category: Christian sites; Architecture - Baroque or Rococo; UNESCO World Heritage Site
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