Městské hradby Tachov

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One of the largest preserved fortification systems in Bohemia

Very well-preserved city fortifications in Tachov is a system of towers and walls that reach up to 14 meters. The fortification dates back to around 1300.

The walls are beautifully accessible from the top of Příhradební Street (from the Husitská parking lot), a pleasant gust of the Middle Ages, which one may not expect at first sight.

Tachov also has a very advantageous strategic position, which is why Czech kings, German lords and the emperor of the Roman Empire, Charles IV, have shown interest in it for centuries. At the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries, 8-10 meter high city walls were built here, which separated the city from the surrounding inhospitable wilderness. The walls are unique with their dense number of towers. There were 26 towers on the relatively small perimeter of the walls. To date, 21 of them have been preserved. The walls also included three gates. Despite all the events full of battles and conquest of the city, they lasted until the 19th century, when they were removed. The Tachov walls dominate the city and therefore cannot be overlooked. No matter which part of the world you approach from the city center, they will always welcome you and make you feel the medieval atmosphere. Looking at them, one can almost hear the screams of the guards. You can also hear the clanking of weapons here during the amazing historical festivities of the town of Tachov, held on the second weekend of August in the year. The fortification tower is also accessible at this time. Directly within the walls opposite the historic ponds is the charming restaurant "U tří rybiček," which after a busy day full of discovering the medieval secrets of Tachov can become a great place to relax or enjoy delicious fish.

The city walls of Tachov were built around 1300. Nevertheless, they are in good condition. They represent one of the picturesque and romantic parts of the city. If you visit the city, take time to explore them.