Microclimate of a former treasury in Cathedral of Assumption of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist in Sedlec — Long-time analysis

Long-term monitoring reveals that public access significantly alters the microclimate of Sedlec Cathedral's former treasury. The study demonstrates that visitor presence introduces measurable changes to temperature and humidity, posing risks to preserved artifacts like the ancient Gothic Sedlec monstrance. Researchers analyzed climate conditions before and after the treasury opened to visitors, identifying patterns that can guide future conservation strategies to safeguard these historical treasures while balancing public access.

Balík, L., Kudrnáčová, L., Pavlík, Z., & Černý, R. (2018). Microclimate of a former treasury in Cathedral of Assumption of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist in Sedlec — Long-time analysis. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1988, 20011. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5047605