Interview with a guide at the Church of St. John of Nepomuk on the Green Hill

How long have you worked as a guide in the Church of St. John Nepomuk?

Now, it’s the second year.

What are the most frequent questions of visitors?

Why is this church built in a star plan or if Santini was an Italian and if John Nepomuk visited this church and what is the connection with him.

Have you got a funny story, which happened during your guide tour?

I forgot the year when the church was built.

In which season do people visit this church most often?

In the week of 5th and 6th of July as these days are public holidays.

How long does one guide tour take?

About 25 minutes.

What was the most interesting place where the visitors were from?

Japan and Mexico

Do they have curious questions? For example if there is a hidden treasure?

People from abroad don’t know much about the church, people from the Czech republic always want to know if there is a corridor which connects the monastery with the church on the Green Hill.

Is somewhere a hidden treasure?

Yes, but I don’t know where.

Do people know more about the Church of st. John Nepomuk than in communism?

Yes, they do, I think it is because of the television or newspapers. 

Which part of the church is your favourite?

I like the view of the arch.

What people really don’t know?

They don’t know who St. John Nepomuk was.

Is there a story about the Green Hill?

There is a story about the construction of the church. Abbot Vejmluva didn’t know what shape the church should have had. He was walking and visiting the sick. One woman told him about her dream. She saw the church in the shape of a star. And Abbot Vejmluva was sure that it was the right shape. 

Michaela Mužátková