Day Trips from Prague

Visit the gruesome bone chapel of Kutná Hora and explore the historic buildings of the medieval town center. In the tour, you can visit the interesting sights, including the ghoulish Sedlec Ossuary, and the Gothic masterpiece of St. Barbara's Church. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, the town is full of remarkable late Gothic and Baroque architecture. Visit the miraculous Church of St. Barbara, the ItalianCourt (Royal Mint), and the uniqueOssuary in Sedlec, where you will also see Bohemia's oldest Cistercian Monastery. Learn about the Hussite Wars, and explore the boom days when Kutná Hora competed with Prague economically and culturally to become the favourite residence of Bohemian kings. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Return to Prague. ADDTHEBELOWTOMAKE THE TRIPMORE INTERESTING: Český Šternberk The Český Šternberk castle, approximately 40kms fromKutna Hora, was built around 1241 by Zdeslav of Divišov, who named it after his coat of arms, an eight-pointed star, calling it Sternberg (Stern = star, Berg =mountain, Šternberk is the Czech spelling) according to the custom at the time of using German names. He also adopted the new territorial surname “ze Sternberga” (“of Sternberg”). One remarkable fact is that the castle is still owned by the same family as almost 800 years ago. The current owner is a descendant in the 20th generation of the founder. Fashion Arena Prague Outlet Shopping mall With over 200 world famous international and Czech fashion brands for women, men and kids – as well as sportswear, accessories, cosmetics and interior design – Fashion Arena Prague Outlet is a unique shopping experience. DAY TRIP TO KUTNA HORA Cathedral of St. Barbara and Jesuit College