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Chlum Svaté Maří Pilgrimage Church
Chlum Svaté Maří
- Walk-in
- ≈1 h 15 min here
A Baroque pilgrimage church near Sokolov looked after by the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star, the order founded by St Agnes of Bohemia. The present church and cloisters were built around 1700, probably to a design by Christoph Dientzenhofer.
- Region
- Karlovy Vary Region
- Category
- History
- Coordinates
- 50.1500° N · 12.5360° E
Good to know
A living place of pilgrimage: the grounds are usually open every day, but the church may close to sightseers during services. Dress modestly, keep your voice down, and expect crowds on the big feast days.
A rough guide to seasons and booking, not live opening hours – those are on the map listings above.
Quick answers
- Do you need to book a visit to Chlum Svaté Maří Pilgrimage Church?
- No, you can usually just turn up.
- When can you visit Chlum Svaté Maří Pilgrimage Church?
- It isn't seasonal, but opening days and hours change through the year, so check before you go.
- How much time do you need at Chlum Svaté Maří Pilgrimage Church?
- Allow about 1 h 15 min on site, plus travel.
- How far is Chlum Svaté Maří Pilgrimage Church from Prague?
- About 2 h 5 min by car from Prague (159 km), without traffic.
- What else is near Chlum Svaté Maří Pilgrimage Church?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Permon Brewery, 8 km; SOOS Nature Reserve, 9 km and Františkovy Lázně, 14 km (straight-line distances).