St. Wenceslas Cathedral
Katedrála svatého Václava
The metropolitan cathedral of Moravia, whose neo-Gothic south tower rises about 100 m, the tallest tower in the region.
The cathedral was founded in the 12th century and rebuilt in neo-Gothic style at the end of the 19th century. Its south tower, about 100 m high, is the tallest in Moravia. The underground crypt gallery displays relics and the tombs of the archbishops. In 1306, Wenceslas III, King of Bohemia, was assassinated at the provost's residence next door, which ended the Přemyslid dynasty. Admission to the cathedral is free, and the crypt charges a small fee. It is about a 15-minute walk from the Upper Square.
Opening hours
About 06:30–18:00; visits paused during Mass
Nearby sights
- Olomouc Museum of Art
- Archdiocesan Museum & Přemyslid Palace
- Crown Fortress
- Hradisko Monastery
- Church of St. Michael
- Lower Square & Marian Column
- Church of St. Moritz
- Olomouc Astronomical Clock