St. Vitus Church in Český Krumlov
The Saint Vitus Church in Český Krumlov is a significant sight of the late Gothic from 1407-1439 with later modifications. In 1995, the Church was declared part of the National Cultural Heritage.
Architectural Details
The Church of St. Vitus is a Gothic three-aisled basilica constructed between 1407 and 1439 on the foundations of an older structure from 1309. The Gothic entrance portal dates back to 1410. The church underwent significant expansions and modifications in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The interior features a hall-like triple nave with an elongated, five-sided presbytery, rectangular sacristies on both sides, and chapels of the Resurrection and St. John of Nepomuk, along with a vestibule on the north side. The western façade of the church is dominated by a tower with small Romanesque windows on the ground floor and an octagonal structure in the upper levels. The tower's top floor, designed in a neo-Gothic style, was added in 1893–1894.
The Church of St. Vitus serves primarily for religious ceremonies and occasionally hosts classical music concerts.
Accessibility
- Monday: 9:00–16:30
- Tuesday: 9:00–17:00
- Wednesday to Friday: 9:00–16:30
- Saturday: 9:00–17:00
- Sunday: 11:00–17:00
How to get there
The church is located in the city center, which is a pedestrian zone. Parking is available at designated parking areas, with the nearest being P3 near the city park and P5 at the bus station.
