The most beautiful religious monuments of the Czech Republic
The most beautiful places of pilgrimage
Although the Czech Republic is listed as one of the most atheistic countries in the world, you will still find amazing religious monuments and places of pilgrimage here. Come take a look at the most interesting ones
Cathedral of St. Vitus
The most important cathedral of the Czech Republic
Cathedral of St. Vitus is one of the most important church buildings in the Czech Republic. It is a distinct dominant of the Prague Castle with a tower nearly 97 meters high. continue reading
Church of St. Barbara
The most important building in Kutná Hora
You can find the Church of St. Barbara in every picture from Kutná Hora. It is a beautiful Gothic building dedicated to the patron saint of miners – St. Barbara. The church is built in a nice place above the river Vrchlice. It is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List continue reading
Svatá hora near Příbram
The most important pilgrimage site in Bohemia
To the southeast of the center of Příbram you will find the most important Marian pilgrimage site in Bohemia – the Holy Mountain. The center of the whole complex is the beautiful Basilica of the Assumption. A big point of interest is the Staircase connecting the center of Příbram with the mountain top continue reading
Zelená Hora
A jewel from Jan Blazej Santini-Aichel
On the northern outskirts of Žďár nad Sázavou you will find a complete Baroque gem on Zelená Hora by the famous architect Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel – the Church of St. John of Nepomuk. Thanks to its significance, it has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Around the church is built ring of cloisters continue reading
Pilgrimage area Svatý Kopeček
The most important pilgrimage site in Moravia
Northeast of Olomouc you will find one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Moravia – Svatý Kopeček. The dominant of the whole area is the magnificent Baroque Basilica of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary. Be sure to go through the Pilgrimage Alley to Svatý Kopeček with beautiful statues continue reading
Velehrad
Former center of Great Moravia
Velehrad is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in the Czech Republic. According to tradition it is considered to be the former capital of the famous medieval Empire Great Moravia. The center of the complex is the Basilica of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, who is definitely worth a tour continue reading
Loreta Monastery
Prague baroque gem
Loreta is an important Marian pilgrimage site at the western end of the historic center of Prague. Here you will find, among other things, a beautiful arcaded courtyard and the famous carillon. continue reading
Pilgrimage site Klokoty
Pilgrimage place above Tábor
To the west of the center of Tábor you will find a beautiful pilgrimage site Klokoty. The center is the interesting Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, which can be reached by a cross road leading through an oak tree alley. Entrance to the church is free continue reading
Svatý Kopeček near Mikulov
One of the oldest Stations of the Cross in Moravia
To the east of the center of Mikulov rises Svatý Kopeček (363 m above sea level). For tourists, it is a great view of the city. It is also one of the most important places of pilgrimage. The Stations of the Cross leads to the hill, one of the oldest in the whole Czech Republic. The dominant feature of the place is the chapel of St. Sebastian continue reading
Church of St. Nicholas in Veliny
Beautiful timbered church
East of Holice, about 4.5 km along the road I / 36, in Veliny there is a timbered church, a masterpiece of folk architecture. There is also a wooden bell tower, which has an octagonal floor plan. A rarity is a unique prop – the so-called „Josephine“ coffin from the 80s of the 18th century. At that time, due to the saving of wood for coffins, especially in the case of more numerous deaths during epidemics, the dead were dropped into the grave by opening the bottom of the coffin. However, this method of burial was used only briefly due to the great resistance of the inhabitants (the coffin is now stored in the sacristy). continue reading
Zlatá Koruna Monastery
The best preserved Gothic monastery in Bohemia
The Zlatá Koruna Monastery can be found above the meander of the Vltava River near Český Krumlov. It is considered to be the best preserved Gothic monastery in Bohemia. It is possible to take several sightseeing tours continue reading
The Great Synagogue in Pilsen
The second largest synagogue in Europe
The Great Synagogue is located in the center of Pilsen in Sady Pětatřicátníků Street. It is the largest synagogue in the Czech Republic, which is also the second largest synagogue in Europe. It was built in the Neo-Romanesque style with Moorish elements according to the plans of the Viennese architect Max Fleischer, reworked by the Pilsen builder Emanuel Klotz, and was built between 1888 and 1892. According to a memorial certificate found in the north tower mine, 06 gold. continue reading
Strahov Monastery
Monastery with the most beautiful library
The 12th-century Strahov Monastery is situated high above the Vltava River and is surrounded by picturesque gardens just off the Prague Castle. He became world famous mainly thanks to the magic library, which is one of the most beautiful in the world continue reading
Premonstratensian monastery Hradisko
A Baroque gem next to Olomouc
The magnificent Baroque monastery Hradisko can be found in Klášterní Hradisko right next to Olomouc. It is now used by a military hospital. The former monastery has 4 massive wings and tall towers. continue reading
Church of the Finding of St. Crosses in Litomysl
The most beautiful church in Litomyšl
Church of the Finding of St. Kříže is undoubtedly the most beautiful church in Litomyšl. You can find it basically right next to the famous Litomyšl chateau. Here you will find beautiful sculptures by Matthias Bernard Braun continue reading
