The Italian Court is a former palace in Kutná Hora. Back in the day, Kutna Hora was a major silver mining town and became the seat of the Central Mint of Prague in the Kingdom of Bohemia. The building was named after the Italians employed in the minting of coins, but the…
This is where coins were minted. The tour guide lets you mint your own using tools similar to those used hundreds of years ago. Only you make them from Aluminum blanks, not silver. So, you won't get rich but the tour covers the history of the building and many of the rooms. …
We had a private tour and enjoyed very much. The mayor now occupies a portion of the building. At one time though it was a palace and Central Mint of Prague. Sliver was minded into the 15th/16th century. There is a demonstration of the minting process. Although relatively small…
What was most impressive about the Italian court was the history of silver mining depicted throughout.
Looked interesting but was unfortunately part of under construction work area so there was no possibility walk and wonder around in there
