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Saint Barbara— the Saint that watches over miners, firefighters, artillerymen, and other laborers in dangerous careers— is the primary patron saint in the small town of Kutná Hora. Once a strong silver mining town, it makes sense why the citizens of Kutná Hora chose this saint to build such a magnificent cathedral to. Working long hours in near pitch darkness underground in tiny crawl spaces doing manual labor, these workers needed all the holy help they could get.
Although Kutná Hora is no longer producing silver, it is still a city with a few tourist attractions. As long as you aren’t claustrophobic, you can brave the tight squeezes of the old silver mine paths for a little adventure. If you like a things a little spooky, you can visit the Bone Church, home to 40,000 human bones. If you aren’t into that, you can enjoy a delicious lunch in the town with a view over sprawling farm land and cozy cottages. The thing you must see while in town, however, is the St. Barbara Church.
The beautiful, renaissance cathedral is set with flying buttresses, stained glass windows, and a grand altar that can take anyone’s breath away. Attendees would come inside, occasionally dip into the holy water, then admire the holy scene.
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