Pilgrimage Church of St John (Zelená hora)
Zelená hora, Žďár nad Sázavou · Landmark
About
Santini's star-shaped Baroque-Gothic church, a UNESCO one-off.
Background & story
The Pilgrimage Church of Saint John of Nepomuk at Zelená hora is a religious building at the edge of Žďár nad Sázavou, Czech Republic, near the historical border between Moravia and Bohemia. It is the final work of Johann Santini Aichel, a Bohemian architect who combined the Borrominiesque Baroque with references to Gothic elements in both construction and decoration.
Historical and cultural context is adapted from the linked source. Check opening times, prices and access rules on the official website before travel.
Don’t miss: A hypnotic five-pointed design built entirely around the number five — unlike anything else in the country.
Plan your visit
Opening hours
09:00–17:00 · Closed Mon
Adult ticket
120 CZK (~€5)
Time needed
~1 h 30 min
Effort
Easy
Families
Kid-friendly · stroller OK
Dogs
Usually assistance dogs only — confirm
Mobility note
Pram-friendly; wheelchair access unverified
General guidance derived from the site type, not venue-specific verification. Based on pram suitability; wheelchair users should confirm details with the venue.