Kutna Hora Tourism
The City of Silver, Kutna Hora is a gem of a place in the Czech Republic. Home to several architectural marvels and historically significant structures, this town’s centre has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. The first settlement in the region began in the year 1142 with the Cistercian monastery. Over a period of time, as people began to discover silver in the region; German miners began to mine the nearby mountains by 1260. Due to its silver mines, this town used to be the second most important place in the Bohemian kingdom, the first one being Prague.
Now however, only a glimpse of the glorious past remains in its paved alleys and its interesting museums. On your tour of Kutna Hora, you will be exploring stunning churches and quirky tourist attractions. You will also come across locals who are proud of their rich history. Planning on heading over to Kutna Hora? Allow us to be your travel guide. Here’s all the information you will require to plan a perfect Kutna Hora itinerary.
Essential travel information and Kutna Hora tips for your visit
Essential Information:
Time Zone: UTC+01:00 Central European Time Zone
Currency: Czech koruna (CZK)
Electricity and Internet: The Czech Republic has 220 volts electricity supply. Do carry a converter with you. Fast internet in the form of wi-fi is available in most of the accommodations.
Languages: Kutna Hora is a Czech speaking town. However, most of the locals understand English and German.
Security:
- 112 is a General Czech emergency number.
- 158 is for police department. Dialling 112 will get you English speaking operators.
- Kutna Hora Hospital: +420 327 503 111
Tipping: All across Czech Republic, tipping is expected, be it in restaurants, hotel lobby boys or taxis. In the case of restaurants and taxis, a general trend is to leave a tip of 10% of the total bill. For porters, a tip of 40 CZK is acceptable.
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