Glass Art Centre, Glassworks Frantisek: A Fragile Tradition
Explore Czech glassmaking traditions at the Glass Art Centre, Glassworks Frantisek in Sázava, a cultural gem with workshops and exhibitions.
The Glass Art Centre, Glassworks Frantisek in Sázava, preserves the Czech tradition of glass manufacture. The renovated glassworks from 1835 offers glass workshops, expositions, and cultural events. It showcases glass technologies from incense to polishing.
A brief summary to Glass Art Centre, Glassworks Frantisek
- Na Kácku 218, 285 06, CZ
- +420327321809
- Visit website
Local tips
- Check the schedule for live glassmaking demonstrations to witness artisans transform molten glass into art.
- Explore the gift shop for unique, handmade glass souvenirs to take home.
- Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Sázava Monastery for a historical and spiritual experience.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Prague, take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Sazava Zastavka. Trains depart a few times per week, and the journey takes approximately 1 hour 38 minutes. From the Sazava Zastavka station, it's about a 25-minute walk (2km) to the Glass Art Centre. Alternatively, take bus 382 from Háje metro station in Prague to Sázava,Klášterní. From there, it is about a 20 minute walk to the Glass Art Centre. Train fare: 95 Kč - 200 Kč. Bus fare: 30 Kč - 40 Kč.
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Car
From Prague, take the D1 highway towards Brno, exiting after 34 km at Ostředek. Follow the road for 10 km to Sázava. From the town center, follow local signs to the Glass Art Centre, located on Na Kácku 218. Expect to pay around 200 Kč - 300 Kč for gas for the 54 km journey from Prague. Free parking is available near the Sázava River bridge, a short walk from the Glass Art Centre.
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