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Town in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
Photo: David Paloch (User:Caroig), CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Jičín is in Hradec Králové region in East Bohemia on the Cidlina river. The historic town centre is well preserved. The town's history is connected with Albrecht von Wallenstein who rebuilt the town, and many sights bear his name. In 2023, the town was home to about 16,000 people.
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Valdštejnovo náměstí
Despite its name, it is a palace.
Valdická brána
Built in the renaissance period. You can climb the stairs to the observation gallery at the top of the tower.
Jičínská synagoga
A synagogue was first mentioned in 1773. Today lectures and concerts take place in the synagogue. The building also houses an exhibition on the history of Jews in Jičín.
There are still several hundred gravestones in the 1,104-m² cemetery. The Taharahaus with its arched gate was probably built in the 19th century.
Italian restaurant. Also has bed & breakfast accommodation on site.
Traditional Bohemian food. Restaurant is decorated with memorabilia from Austro-Prussian war.
Located at the restaurant, the guesthouse has 7 rooms and 1 suite. Free breakfast buffet and free parking are provided.
By bus
Bus departs from Černý Most bus station and take 90 mins.
By car
Jičín is at the crossroad of Route 16 (from Prague direction) and Route 35 (from Hradec Králové).
By train
Trains from Prague Train Station take 2 hours to reach . Take R10 train to Nymburk and transfer to S21. They are slower and more expensive than buses.
By air
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