Jičín Old Town
Valdštejnovo náměstí, Jičín
The arcaded square of Jičín, the “fairy-tale town.” Wallenstein Castle, the 52-meter Valdice Gate tower and a linden avenue make up a half-day tour.
In the Thirty Years' War, Jičín was the capital of the domain of the famous general Wallenstein. Around the central Wallenstein Square stand colorful arcaded houses and a Baroque castle (now a regional museum). The 52-meter Valdice Gate tower can be climbed for views. Outside town, four rows of linden trees planted on Wallenstein's orders lead to the Loggia pavilion. Jičín's city image is the fairy-tale robber Rumcajs, and a Fairy Tale Festival is held every September. It lies about 6 km from Prachov Rocks, so the two can be combined.
Opening hours
Square open all day; gate tower approx. Apr–Oct 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Prachov Rocks
- Trosky Castle
- Kozákov
- Humprecht Hunting Lodge
- Hrubá Skála Chateau
- Hruboskalsko Rock Town
- Kost Castle
- Valdštejn Castle