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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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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