Breüerovy sady

Breüerovy sady (Breüer Gardens) is a historic park in the heart of Kutná Hora, laid out on a slope just below St. James' Church and the Italian Court (Vlašský dvůr). Sitting inside the town's UNESCO-listed historic centre, it's an easy detour from the main sights — a few minutes on foot from the square drops you into a much quieter, green setting.

How did the park come to be?

The land now occupied by the gardens originally served a practical purpose: it was an orchard, a vineyard and a tree nursery. Only in the mid-1930s was it turned into an ornamental park. The layout seen today — stone terraces and retaining walls — follows the design of landscape architect Arnošt Černohorský and has survived largely unchanged, which is why the park is regarded as an authentically preserved piece of landscape architecture.

What is there to see in the gardens?

The park is arranged as a series of grassy terraces planted with flower beds and perennial borders, giving visitors changing views as they move between levels. A wooden gazebo and a wooden pavilion sit among the greenery, and benches line the paths for anyone who wants to stop and rest. There's also a café on site and public restrooms, so the park works as more than a quick walk-through — it's a place to actually linger. For children, a slide runs down the slope from the Pod Hrádkem street side, which on its own makes the gardens worth a stop rather than just a shortcut between monuments.

Why visit while touring Kutná Hora?

Also known as Park pod Vlašským dvorem (the park below the Italian Court), Breüerovy sady sit just steps from two of the town's landmark sights — the Italian Court and St. James' Church. Because the terraces climb the slope, the park offers views of Kutná Hora's rooftops and streets from a different angle than you get at ground level, and the quiet greenery is a clear contrast to the bustle around the main square and the cathedral. It works equally well as a short break during sightseeing or as a destination for its own walk.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is Breüerovy sady located? The park sits in the historic centre of Kutná Hora, on the slope below St. James' Church and the Italian Court.

Does the park have another name? Yes — it is also known as Park pod Vlašským dvorem, meaning the park below the Italian Court.

What was the site used for before it became a park? The land was originally an orchard, a vineyard and a tree nursery, before being converted into an ornamental park in the mid-1930s.

Who designed the current layout? The terraces and retaining walls follow a design by landscape architect Arnošt Černohorský.

Is there somewhere to sit down or get a coffee? Yes, there's a café on the grounds and benches placed along the paths throughout the park.

Is the park suitable for visiting with children? Yes — there's a slide leading down from the Pod Hrádkem side, and the calm, green surroundings make it a pleasant spot for a family walk.