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Svatý Jan pod Skalou
- Walk-in
- ≈1 h 30 min here
A Baroque church built against a limestone cliff in the Bohemian Karst, over the cave where, legend says, Ivan, the first Czech hermit, lived in the 9th century. A steep path climbs to the cross on top of the rock for a view down the valley.
- Region
- Central Bohemian Region
- Category
- History
- Coordinates
- 49.9690° N · 14.1343° E
Good to know
The village, the rock and the cross on top are free to visit at any time. The church and St Ivan's cave are shown only on guided tours in season, roughly April to October, booked in advance.
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 Jan pod Skalou?
- No, you can usually just turn up.
- When can you visit Svatý Jan pod Skalou?
- 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 Jan pod Skalou?
- Allow about 1 h 30 min on site, plus travel.
- How far is Svatý Jan pod Skalou from Prague?
- About 35 min by car from Prague (33 km), without traffic.
- What else is near Svatý Jan pod Skalou?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Velká Amerika Quarry, 4 km; Karlštejn Castle, 5 km and Koněprusy Caves, 8 km (straight-line distances).