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Svatý Hostýn
- Walk-in
- ≈1 h 15 min here
A hilltop basilica in the Hostýn Hills, among Moravia's most visited pilgrimage sites. Legend says the Virgin Mary saved people sheltering here from the Tatars in 1241 with a bolt of lightning; the Way of the Cross up the slope was designed in folk Art Nouveau style by Dušan Jurkovič.
- Region
- Zlín Region
- Category
- History
- Coordinates
- 49.3783° N · 17.7011° 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 Svatý Hostýn?
- No, you can usually just turn up.
- When can you visit Svatý Hostýn?
- 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 Svatý Hostýn?
- Allow about 1 h 15 min on site, plus travel.
- How far is Svatý Hostýn from Prague and Brno?
- About 3 h 20 min by car from Prague (306 km), or 1 h 15 min from Brno (102 km), without traffic.
- What else is near Svatý Hostýn?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Teplice nad Bečvou Spa, 17 km; 14|15 Baťa Institute, Zlín, 17 km and Zubr Brewery, 20 km (straight-line distances).