Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk
Žďár nad Sázavou, Czechia
Santini’s star-shaped baroque church on the Green Hill above Žďár, built on the number five and listed by UNESCO. Park by the monastery below and walk up through the trees in a few minutes.
The Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk on Zelená hora (Green Hill) near Žďár nad Sázavou in the Vysočina region of Moravia has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994. The architect Jan Blažej Santini Aichel built it between 1719 and 1727 in an idiosyncratic style between Gothic and Baroque. The ground plan is a five-pointed star surrounded by a circular cloister.
The number five runs through the whole building and refers to the five stars in the halo of St John of Nepomuk, which stand for his five virtues. The central space opens into five niches. It is especially worth a visit for architecture fans on a road trip through Vysočina; check the current opening and tour times before you go.
- Nearest town
- Žďár nad Sázavou, Czechia
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 49.5801, 15.9280
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Czechia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Autokemp PilákMotorhome stopover1 km from Pilgrimage Church of St John of NepomukMotorhomes
- kemp Koupaliště SázavaCampsite5 km from Pilgrimage Church of St John of NepomukTentsCaravans
- Moře u rybníka ŘekaCampsite12 km from Pilgrimage Church of St John of NepomukTentsCaravansDogs allowed
- Rekreační středisko Domanínský rybníkCampsite20 km from Pilgrimage Church of St John of NepomukTentsCaravansToilets
- U JouzyCampsite22 km from Pilgrimage Church of St John of NepomukTentsCaravans
- Camp KrounaCampsite23 km from Pilgrimage Church of St John of NepomukTentsCaravansShowers
All campsites in Czechia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk?
Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk is in Žďár nad Sázavou, Czechia, at GPS 49.5801, 15.9280. It is about 7 km from Velké Dářko.
Can you camp near Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Autokemp Pilák, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk?
Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Vysočina: Telč, Třebíč and the star church of Zelená Hora.
What is there to see near Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk?
Places worth a stop nearby: Pernštejn Castle (32 km), St Procopius Basilica and Jewish Quarter (41 km), Telč Château and Square (56 km) and Macocha Abyss (62 km).
When is the best time to visit Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)