Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist
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UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral, part of the oldest Cistercian abbey in Bohemia, rebuilt in Baroque-Gothic style.

📜 UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral, part of the oldest Cistercian abbey in Bohemia and the oldest cathedral-type sacral building in Central Europe.🔍 Built in just 30 years (1290-1320), rebuilt in Baroque-Gothic style by Santini-Aichl.# Why Go✨ World-unique self-supporting architectural elements and "Czech pancake" vault.💎 Treasury with one of the oldest preserved Gothic monstrances globally.🖼️ See rare art treasures from Brandl, Willmann, and Liška.🚶 Access to the first attic and choir for unique views.🎬 Watch a 9-minute animated history of the Sedlec monastery.🌙 Experience special candlelight night tours with a costumed guide and organ concert.# Why Avoid🚫 Photography is prohibited inside the monuments.🗓️ Closed on Christmas Eve, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.# Tips🎟️ Purchase tickets online or at the Sedlec Information Centre (Zámecká 279).🅿️ Free parking available nearby on Zámecká, Čechova, or Starosedlecká streets, including near Restaurace U Lva.🗣️ Guided tours require advance reservation.# Cost💰 Adults 220 Kč, Seniors/Students 150 Kč, Children/ZTP 80 Kč. Ticket includes Sedlec Ossuary.# Hours🕒 Daily, hours vary by season: 9:00-18:00 (Apr-Sep), 9:00-17:00 (Mar, Oct), 9:00-16:00 (Nov-Feb). Sundays open from 11:00.