G
o to Prague and Czech Republic" discovered
the food, local sites, and fine hotels in the
capital city of the Czech Republic. The stay at
Prague got everyone on the local clock, plus
we had a fascinating day trip to Melnik and the Lobkowitz
Castle with its antique furnishings, restaurant luncheon of
wild boar with dumplings, and wine tasting. This current
article continues the adventure, transitioning through Kutna
Hora and on to Brno in the southern part of the country.
Kutna Hora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is
the filming location of numerous motion pictures. Its
St. Barbara’s Church is visible throughout the area and
a special treat was taking a walk along the roof edge,
amongst the Renaissance Gothic spires and gargoyles.
Inside the church are preserved fresco art and beautiful
clerestory windows. As a silver producing area, much of
the decorations exhibit the toil by miners and local life.
The church completion was a half-millennium long project
due to a lack of funds after the silver mines petered out.
It was necessary to reduce the footprint, delay features
outside of the core nave, and end the effort in 1905.
From the balcony, above the church nave, a door leads out
to the roof area for viewing the multiple Gothic themes. The
LUXE BEAT MAGAZINE • APRIL 2014