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Svatý Kopeček Basilica
Svatý Kopeček
- Walk-in
- ≈1 h 15 min here
A Baroque pilgrimage basilica on a hill above Olomouc, built from 1669 where, legend says, a local burgher saw a vision of the Virgin. Pope John Paul II visited in 1995 and made it a minor basilica; the terrace looks out over the Haná plain.
- Region
- Olomouc Region
- Category
- History
- Est.
- 1669
- Coordinates
- 49.6292° N · 17.3381° 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 Kopeček Basilica?
- No, you can usually just turn up.
- When can you visit Svatý Kopeček Basilica?
- 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 Kopeček Basilica?
- Allow about 1 h 15 min on site, plus travel.
- How far is Svatý Kopeček Basilica from Prague and Brno?
- About 3 h 10 min by car from Prague (255 km), or 1 h 10 min from Brno (88 km), without traffic.
- What else is near Svatý Kopeček Basilica?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Holy Trinity Column, Olomouc, 7 km; Chomout Brewery, 8 km and Zubr Brewery, 21 km (straight-line distances).