Beautiful place, this remnant of a medieval fortification is now the capital city of Tábor, one of seven districts in the South Bohemian Region within the Czech Republic. Unfortunately, our tour guide with Trafalgar brought us only to the central square which, by the way, is not lacking in splendid structures, a church, museum, library, monument and a few other attractions. It is only later that I learned that there are still some parts of the ancient defensive walls to be seen and that a tunnel complex used to provide an exit in case of emergencies still exists. The place has lakes that provide livelihood to fishermen as well as for recreation and cyclists' paths. There is also a castle to...
Read moreA historic and picturesque square named after the famous Hussite leader Jan Žižka.
Primary features of the square:
The Gothic Dean's Church dominates the town's skyline and is situated on the highest point of the square.
The Late-Gothic Town Hall houses the Hussite Museum and provides access to Tábor’s underground corridors.
A Renaissance Fountain enhances the central part of the square.
The Monument to Jan Žižka. The architecturally precious Burgher Houses: Including Škoch House and several others, representing several architectural styles.
The square often hosts various cultural events and festivals.
Enjoy local cuisine at nearby...
Read morePerfect people-watching and seeing the amazing architecture! I met a busking tenor saxophonist and his wife performing. If you put a small coin in the black collection hat, she will give you a beautiful postcard remembrance of her husband. It was a nice experience watching these two. He even sang American jazz songs with his European accent, such as Way You Look Tonight. Colorful sights like this in the square. I went a few times. One summer day was so hot that the fire truck sprayed people, if you wanted it. That helped. Next day was cool from a light rain. You never know. Different scene all the...
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