Spiritual
Velehrad Basilica
Velehrad
- Walk-in
- ≈1 h 15 min here
One of the Czech lands' most important pilgrimage sites, linked with St Methodius and Great Moravia: a Cistercian monastery founded in 1205 and a vast Baroque basilica that Pope John Paul II visited in 1990. Thousands come for the feast of Sts Cyril and Methodius on 5 July.
- Region
- Zlín Region
- Category
- Spiritual
- Est.
- 1205
- Coordinates
- 49.1035° N · 17.3955° 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.