A tour of Benátky nad Jizerou

You can start a tour of the historic center on Hus Square, where there is a parking lot, or if you want to take a hike directly from the Jizera, then next to the bridge there is also a parking space.

From the bridge over the Jizera you can get to the center along the red tourist route (St. Jacob's Way). Climbing the stairs awaits you to the top of the hill

On the way between the church building and the chateau, you will get to the chateau park from where there is a nice view back to the church

The park is connected to the castle vineyards on a sunny slope founded several hundred years ago. From here there is a view of the plains around the Jizera

In the western part of the park you will find a fountain and a garden pavilion, a very pleasant place

From the fountain is also a nice, view of the castle itself

Finally, we enter the very courtyard of the castle with interesting sgraffito. The castle is still fully used today, there is not only the town hall, but also two museums – toys and the town of Benátky nad Jizerou.

The other side is again dominated by the church tower

It is still worth visiting Hus Square. From the castle you walk along the massive building of the primary school. The symbol of the square is the chapel of the Holy Family standing right in the middle. From there, you go back basically the same way