Třeboň – city tour

The city boasts an extensive historic center. The historic core of the city, which has been little affected by modern interventions, has been a city monument reserve since 1976.

Masaryk Square is the heart of the city with its impressive colorful townhouses.

In the middle of Masaryk Square are the Marian Column and the ten-sided Jordan Fountain from 1569.

The Třeboň Town Hall dominates Masaryk Square and dates back to 1566, built on the site of two houses destroyed by fire. Its dominant feature is the 31-meter-high clock tower with an onion roof, built between 1633 and 1638. It is possible to climb it and enjoy the best view of the city and the Svět pond from there.

The house on the square with a preserved Renaissance layout is named after one of the most important figures in the history of Czech fish farming – Štěpánek Netolický. He acquired the house at the beginning of the 16th century (around 1518) from the Rosenbergs themselves as a reward for his loyal services. He had the Netolický house rebuilt in the then modern Renaissance style.

The dominant feature of the spa town of Třeboň is the Třeboň State Chateau, which is one of the largest and most important chateau complexes in our country. The chateau is not just one building, but an extensive area that has developed over hundreds of years.

Nine butcher shops are mentioned in the city as early as 1379. They were moved to locations near the square in 1608.

The Golden Canal, which runs around the historic core of the city, is a unique historical water canal in the Třeboň Basin, built between 1508 and 1518, which supplies and drains water from the Lužnice River into an extensive network of ponds. In addition to pond farming, it was also used in the past for floating wood, defending Třeboň, and supplying water. Today, it is a popular destination for hiking and cycling trips.

Originally, the city was fortified with palisades and ditches, which were replaced by stone walls in the 14th century. Subsequently, in the years 1525–27, a late Gothic fortification was built, which was improved over the years. At the end of the 19th century, the importance of the fortifications decreased and it was partially demolished. The remains of the city walls from the 13th century with four gates – Budějovická, Hradecká, Svinenská and Novohradská have been preserved.

The Budějovická Gate, originally called Nová Brilická, dates from 1605–10 and was designed by Dominik Cometa. The gate was rebuilt to its current form in 1824 for communication reasons.

On the eastern side of the square stands the Hradecká Gate, named after the direction to Jindřichův Hradec. It dates from the years 1525 – 1527, when improved city fortifications were built. Its current appearance is after further reconstructions.

The Novohradská Gate is part of the second castle belt, which was built in 1525–1527 according to the design of Štěpánek Netolický.

The Svinenská Gate, originally called Tmavá, formed part of the inner fortification belt. It dates back to 1379 and was subsequently repaired by Štěpánek Netolický in 1525–27. The gate is typical for its arched gables and sgraffito decoration from 1571.

One of the oldest breweries in the world (founded in 1379), with a rich and interesting history. The Regent Třeboň Brewery is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors not only with its beer, but also with its architecture and atmosphere. It organizes tours where you can see the historic premises of the brewery, learn more about its history and the brewing process, and taste fresh beer right at the source.