Church of St. Vitus in Český Krumlov
The Church of St. Vitus is an important late Gothic monument dating from 1407–1439, with later modifications. In 1995, it was declared a National Cultural Monument.
The Church of St. Vitus is a Gothic three-aisled hall church built between 1407 and 1439 on the foundations of an older structure from 1309. The Gothic entrance portal dates back to 1410. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the church was expanded and renovated.
The Church of St. Vitus features a hall-like three-aisled nave with an elongated, five-sided presbytery, rectangular two-story sacristies on both sides, the Chapels of the Resurrection and St. John of Nepomuk, and a vestibule on the north side. The church tower, built on the western façade, has Romanesque windows on the ground floor and an octagonal shape on the upper levels. The top floor of the tower is Neo-Gothic and dates from 1893–1894.
Opening Hours:
Monday: 9:00–16:30
Tuesday: 9:00–17:00
Wednesday – Friday: 9:00–16:30
Saturday: 9:00–17:00
Sunday: 11:00–17:00
The Church of St. Vitus is used for religious ceremonies and occasionally hosts classical music concerts.
Admission: NO
How to get there: The church is located in the city center, which is a pedestrian zone. Cars can be parked in designated parking areas, with the closest being P3 near the city park and P5 at the bus station.
