What to see and visit in Jicin
Jičín as the eastern „gateway“ to the picturesque area of Bohemian Paradise serves as a famous tourist destination. The city itself also has a lot of interesting monuments, especially from the time of the mighty Duke Wallenstein, and it is definitely worth a visit. Let's take a look at the most beautiful monuments you will find in Jičín
Wallenstein Square in Jičín
The largest square in the Bohemian Paradise
The historic center of town Jicin is formed by large (150×90 meters) Wallenstein Square, which is surrounded… continue reading
Valdštejn's loggie
The most famous monument from the Wallenstein
One of the most interesting buildings in Bohemian Paradise is Valdštejn's loggie, located just a few… continue reading
Valdice tower
The main landmark of Jičín
52 m high Valdice tower not only dominates the Wallenstein Square, but basically the entire town Jičín. In… continue reading
Wallenstein Castle Jicin
The center of power of the Duke of Wallenstein
Jičín Castle was to become the center of the great Duchy of Frýdlant. After the death of Duke Wallenstein,… continue reading
Church of St. Jacob
The most important church in Jičín
After a tour of Wallenstein Square, head along the Church of St. Jacob in the direction of the castle garden.… continue reading
Milohlídka
The oldest tower in the Czech Paradise
Until the hill Čeřovka overgrew with huge oaks and beeches, lookout Milohlídka provided beautiful views… continue reading
Castle garden in Jičín
A pleasant piece of greenery right in the center of Jičín
The castle garden has two different floors – the higher one is directly connected to the castle and is full… continue reading
Cinema Bohemian Paradise
The most beautiful cinema in Bohemian Paradise
Another interesting building in Jičín is a beautifully renovated cinema – Biograf Český ráj, located just… continue reading
Jewish Synagogue
The most important Jewish monument in Jičín
Just a short walk from Wallenstein Square is the old Jewish synagogue (entrance fee is paid here) continue reading
Masaryk Theater in Jičín
Jičín Cultural Center
The eastern part of the historic center of Jičín ends at the nice Masaryk Theater. Not only theater… continue reading
Jičín Jewish Cemetery
A half-forgotten Jewish cemetery near Jičín
Far beyond the end of the town of Jičín you will find a half-forgotten Jewish cemetery. Since it is… continue reading
Church of Our Lady of Sorrows de Sale
Church near the Main Jičín Cemetery
At the interesting Main Jičín Cemetery, with monuments to the Prussian – Austrian War, you will find the… continue reading