City wall of Třeboň

Town wall of Třeboň, Czech Republic

The old town wall of Třeboň offers this romantic view. The walls saw their construction in the years 1525 – 1527. Another attraction of the city is its marketplace. The buildings lining the square date back to the 16th century as well. [German]

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Jindřichův Hradec in Bohemia

Well in Jindřichův Hradec, Czech Republic

In the Bohemian town of Jindřichův Hradec, a castle of the same name is located. Its former German name was Neuhaus (New House). The literal translation of the Czech name means Henry Castle. Worth seeing is the roundel from 1596, which is counted among the principal works of the Bohemian Renaissance. [German]

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Manhole cover in Tabor

Manhole cover in Tabor, Czech Republic

The manhole covers in Tabor show the city arms. The coat of arms dates back to 1437. In this year, Sigismund of Luxembourg granted these arms to Tabor. At that time, there was a Luxembourgian lion part of the arms. The Bohemian lion replaced it in the 16th century.

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Blatná Castle in Bohemia

Zámek Blatná in Blatná, Czech Republic

Blatná Castle (Zámek Blatná) dates back to 1235. The building with a moat stands next to an English landscape park. Visitors find salons in the styles of Oriental, Rococo and Empire. One room displays the connection between a former castle owner and Ethiopia.

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Český Šternberk Castle

Hrad Český Šternberk in Czech Republic

Český Šternberk Castle (Hrad Český Šternberk) is a castle of the mid-13th century and is considered one of the best preserved Gothic Bohemian castles. The castle offers a rare collection of 500+ copper engravings depicting the history of the Thirty Years’ War.

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Funny fireplug in Tabor

Fun fire hydrant in Tabor, Czech Republic

While walking through the Czech city Tabor I came across this funny fireplug. Tabor is a historic city in the region of South Bohemia, Czech Republic. An attraction of this place is an accessible system of tunnels below the city.

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