
The Fire of Svatá Hora - Exhibition Commemorating a Tragic Event
An exhibition at Svatá Hora in Příbram documenting the devastating fire of 1870, featuring historical records and accounts from the State District Archive.
Svatá Hora (Holy Mountain) near Příbram is the most important Marian pilgrimage site in Bohemia. The Baroque complex with the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary was built in the second half of the 17th century and is surrounded by arcaded cloisters with chapels. Tens of thousands of pilgrims visit each year, especially on the feast of the Assumption on 15 August.

Svatá Hora opens its bell tower to visitors as part of a nationwide celebration. Families can climb the tower for a symbolic fee of 30 crowns.

A lecture on the history of Svatá Hora exploring the personalities and places connected to the sanctuary's devotional tradition, accompanied by wine tasting.