Have the entire Renaissance tower built by Vilém Trčka of Lípa in 1543 all to yourself. Step back in time and fall asleep in the massive medieval canopy bed. Pamper yourself in the spacious freestanding bath with hot water. Enjoy a selection of coffee and English tea in the comfortable leather armchairs. The historic private wine cellar offers 150 bottles of fine wines, more than a dozen fine cognacs and small bites. Visit the exhibition of works of art and collectibles related to the history of the tower and the town of Jičín. Come and forget the outside world.
Styled by History
Lecherous John
In Wallenstein's time, the voluptuous daughter of the town judge, Anděla, used to meet the handsome executioner's page, Jan, in the Jičín Tower after dark. One night, when the judge discovered that his daughter was quietly leaving the house, he secretly followed her. In the local cellar, he caught the two lovers in a 'heated affair'. With a single blow of the judge's cane, the disgraced father knocked Jan to the ground...
A Tale of Five Centuries
The first written mention of the oldest preserved secular building in Jičín, called simply "The Tower" in historical sources, is found in the deed of Mikuláš Trčka of Lípa from 6 July 1502. The Jičín Tower was built on the dam of the Kníže pond, above the Cidlina River, which supplied it with water. In 1543 it was rebuilt by Vilém Trčka of Lípa and Veliš into its present renaissance form ...
Art in the Tower
In the Jičín Tower you will find an exhibition of works by the leading Czech "scrap art" artist and winner of the 2017 Jičín Town Prize, Petr Heber, and a series of erotic illustrations by the controversial French graphic artist and writer Tomi Ungerer. You will also see painted targets from the 19th century and a collection of historical weapons.
