The Majestic St. Barbara's Cathedral: A Gothic Marvel

Getting There

• Train

  From Hradec Králové, head to the main train station (Hradec Králové Hlavní Nádraží). You can walk there if you are in the city center, which takes about 15-20 minutes. Once at the station, buy a ticket to Kutná Hora. There are direct trains to Kutná Hora approximately every hour. The journey takes around 50 minutes. Upon arriving at Kutná Hora main station, follow the signs to the exit. Once outside, you can take a bus or walk to St. Barbara's Cathedral, which is about a 20-minute walk. Head east on Hlavní street, then turn left onto Barborská street; the cathedral will be on your left.

• Bus

  From the Hradec Králové bus station (Autobusové nádraží), take a bus to Kutná Hora. Buses run frequently, so check the schedule upon arrival. The journey takes about 1 hour. Once you arrive at the Kutná Hora bus station, exit the station and head towards the main road (Hlavní). You can either walk or take a local bus. If walking, head east along Hlavní street for about 1 kilometer until you reach Barborská street. Turn left onto Barborská, and you will find St. Barbara's Cathedral ahead.

• Walking

  If you are already in Kutná Hora, and near the city center, you can easily walk to St. Barbara's Cathedral. Locate the main square (Komenského náměstí), then head southeast towards Barborská street. The cathedral is a prominent landmark, and you should see it as you walk closer. The walk from the square to the cathedral takes about 10-15 minutes.