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and now houses this regional gallery devoted to 20th- and 21st-century art. There's
also a gallery shop that showcases the work of young Czech artists and designers.
HIST
HISTORIC B
ORIC BUILDING
UILDING
ITALIAN COURT
(Vlašský dvůr; 327 512 873; Havlíčkovo námĕstí 552; adult/concession 105/65Kč;
9am-6pm Apr-Sep, 10am-5pm Mar & Oct, 10am-4pm Nov-Feb)
Just east of St James Church
(kostel sv Jakuba; 1330) lies the Italian Court, the former Royal Mint - it got its name
from the master craftsmen from Florence brought in by Wenceslas II to kick-start the
business, and who began stamping silver coins here in 1300. The original treasury
rooms hold an exhibit on coins and minting.
The
guided tour
(with English text) visits the few historical rooms open to the
public, notably a 15th-century
Audience Hall
, with two impressive 19th-century
murals depicting the 1471 election of Vladislav Jagiello as king of Bohemia, and the
Decree of Kutná Hora
being proclaimed by Wenceslas IV and Jan Hus in 1409.
EATING & DRINKING
BEER HALL
PIVNICE DAČICKÝ €
some froth on your moustache at this old-fashioned, wood-panelled Bohemian beer
hall, where you can dine on dumplings and choose from five draught beers, including
Pilsner Urquell, Budvar and Primátor yeast beer.
IITALIAN
ALIAN
U SŇEKA POHODÁŘE €
best Italian flavours are found at this cosy local favourite that's very popular for
takeaway or dine-in pizza and pasta. And no, we don't know why it's called 'The
Contented Snail'.
CAFE
AFE
KAVÁRNA MOKATE
