Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist
Katedrála Nanebevzetí Panny Marie a sv. Jana Křtitele
Fee required
Parking available
UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral, part of the oldest Cistercian abbey in Bohemia, rebuilt in Baroque-Gothic style by Santini-Aichl, featuring unique self-supporting architectural elements and housing one of the oldest Gothic monstrances globally.

📜 UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral, part of the oldest Cistercian abbey in Bohemia.
🔍 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
🚶 Access to the first attic and choir for unique views
🌙 Experience special candlelight night tours with a costumed guide and organ concert

Why Avoid

🚫 Photography is prohibited inside the monuments

Tips

🎟️ Purchase tickets online or at the Sedlec Information Centre (Zámecká 279)
🗣️ 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. Closed on Christmas Eve, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.

🅿️ Parking

Free parking available nearby on Zámecká, Čechova, or Starosedlecká streets, including near Restaurace U Lva.