Travelling through historical places - Kutna Hora

1.Our journey starts with the Cathedral of the Ascension of the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist (Katedrála Nanebevzetí Panny Marie a sv. Jana Křtitele).
The Cathedral of the Ascension of the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist in Sedlec near Kutná Hora is a unique UNESCO monument and the former oldest abbey of the Cistercian order in Bohemia (founded in 1142). The cathedral, together with the ossuary, is the oldest part of Kutná Hora.
2. The next point of our trip is the Church of the Mother of God on Square (Kostel Matky Boží Na Náměti)
The history of the temple began most likely in the first quarter of the 14th century. In 1470, lightning struck the tower of the temple, which led to a devastating fire, and only the outer walls of the temple remained, so the subsequent reconstruction can rather be called a new building. Stonemasons from the St Barbara's workshop also took part in the construction, first under the direction of Matyas Rejsek and then trained by the famous master Benedikt Rejt.
3. Next, we will walk along Palacky Square to the Plague Column (Morový sloup).
It is called the jewel of the Kutna Hora Baroque, which was created by the Jesuit sculptor Baugut between 1713 and 1715 to remind people of the plague epidemic of 1713, during which more than a thousand people died. The column is decorated with typical Kutna Hora scenes from working life, namely plastiques of miners, and on its top is a statue of the Immaculate Virgin Mary.
4. Next we will go to another unique structure - the Stone Fountain (Kamenná kašna).
Intensive mining activities boiling in Kutna Hora during the medieval period led to the disturbance of underground springs, which resulted in problems with the supply of sufficient drinking water in the town. The solution to the problem was the construction of a stone fountain on today's Rejskov Square in 1495. The author of the fountain in the late Gothic style was probably Master Briczi from Wroclaw.
5. Of course, we could not pass by one of the most beautiful Church in Kurna Hora, St. Barbara’s Church (Chrám sv. Barbory).
The unusual beauty of the cathedral to this day is a proof of the wealth and glory of the town in the period of silver mining, as well as the deep faith of its creators. The cathedral is dedicated to St Barbara, the martyr of early Christianity, who was the protector of people in distress, the protector of sudden and violent death, and the patroness of all people engaged in dangerous work, especially miners - for it was they who brought prosperity to the medieval city, and it was to their credit that the cathedral was built, dedicated to their guardian.
The beginning of construction, dating back to the second half of the 14th century. The following centuries brought several reconstructions of the cathedral and changes in the Baroque style. The cathedral acquired its current appearance in the late 19th and early 20th century, when it was returned to its former Gothic appearance as part of an extensive reconstruction.
6. When visiting St. Barbara's Church, it is impossible not to notice the Baroque Gallery, the approach to the cathedral, which runs along the Jesuit College and up to the Church.
The approach was created on almost the same principle as the famous Czech Charles Bridge in the capital city of Prague. Identically, the Baroque Gallery is adorned with twelve sculptures installed. These sculptures are images of great and revered saints. All sculptural images are made in the luxurious Baroque style. The plinth of each statue bears an inscription with the name of the Saint, the date of the creation of the sculptural masterpiece, and the historical event that made him famous.
7. Our journey will continue through the magnificent streets of Kutna Hora, the splendid architecture that keeps the charm and spirit of the past to this day, telling us without words the centuries-old history.
We will finish our journey with a walk around Wenceslas Square, where another masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the Stone House (Kamenný dům).
The Stone House was built on foundations from the time before the Hussite Wars and today it is one of the most important monuments of late Gothic architecture in Europe. It is also part of a UNESCO-listed museum-preserve. The first owner of the house was a burgher Prokop Kropa, who received a title of nobility in 1499 - proof of this are the knights on the richly decorated gable of the building, which was created by Briczi Hauske, a master from Wroclaw. In 1839 the house was partially modified, and between 1900 and 1902 it underwent a process of regotisation under the direction of architect Labler, which included, for example, the addition of a statue of the Mother of God by Professor Jan Kastner.
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November 16, 2024
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Kutná Hora, Czech Republic