Spiritual
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
- Spiritual
- 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.