"Kutná Hora developed as a result of the exploitation of the silver mines. In the 14th century it became a royal city endowed with monuments that symbolized its prosperity. The Church of St Barbara, a jewel of the late Gothic period, and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec, which was restored in line with the Baroque taste of the early 18th century, were to influence the architecture of central Europe. These masterpieces today form part of a well-preserved medieval urban fabric with some particularly fine private dwellings."
Source: UNESCO World Heritage
Postcard 1
A shocking chandelier made from human skulls and bones. Kutna Hora - Seldec. Thanks to Ivan of Czech Republic.
Postcard 2
Kutna Hora is a medieval royal town developed from silver mines. Postcard shows the beautiful Gothic Church of St. Barbara. Nice stamps too. Thanks again to "Misagan" from Czech Republic.
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