Kutná Hora, CZ

Church of St. James the Elder

The Church of St. James the Elder is a Gothic church built between the 14th and 15th centuries. Over the years, the church has been repaired and partially rebuilt several times. The roof was repaired in 1650 and after two hundred years, slate was once again chosen for the roof. Frequent repairs were necessary for the north tower, which was struck by lightning on several occasions. The last complete restoration of the church dates back to the 1940s. In 1995, together with other monuments in the historic centre of Kutná Hora, it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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St. Barbara's Church

St. Barbara's Church is a Gothic church whose construction began in 1388, using the concept of the continuous triforium adopted for the choir of Prague's St. Vitus Cathedral and the walled pillar ambulatory. The church has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.

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All Saints' Church

The All Saints' Church was originally part of the Cistercian monastery of Sedlec, founded in 1142. The church was restored in the early 18th century in Baroque style. When the monastery was abolished in 1784, the building was bought by aristocrats (Schwarzenberg family) who gave the interior of the church its present appearance.

Synagogue in Čáslav

The Synagogue in Čáslav is an Ashkenazi synagogue completed in 1900 by architect Wilhelm Stiassny. The synagogue has been restored in 1970 and 2008. This Neo-Moorish brick building now serves as a cultural centre.

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