JICIN - Touristic information
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Město Jičín / Muzeum a galerie Jičín |
| Prevalent style | Baroque (incl. rococo) |
| Short description | Extensive representative Early Baroque castle connected with Albrecht from Valdštejn. Classicist modified. |
| Expositions | Historic interiors, Empire style Three Caesars lounge, homeland orientated , archeological and nature-scientifical exposition about the region. Corridor connecting the castle and oratory of St. Jakub church with Baroque plastics by Jelínkové sculptors. Cycle of 6 paintings From the Saints' Lives by V.I. Raab. Exhibitory corridor in museum, gallery in the former stable. Museum game-room and workshop - interactive exposition in the "game museum" spirit - including features to further one's imagination about the life of our ancestors - chance to try a weaving loom, a grain mill, etc. |
| Interesting detail | Cycle of 6 paintings From the Saints' Lives by V.I. Raab was divided after the Joseph's reformation. The paintings are now united again after 225 years. |
| Present condition | Preserved |
| Open for public | Individually or with a guide |
| Touristic information | |
| Sightseeing tour | Sightseeing tour duration 60 mins, max. 60 persons. |
| Locations | |
| GPS coordinates | X: 35-25-118 Y: 55-89-630 |
| GPS string | 2589IN |
| Country | Bohemia (Čechy) |
| Region | Královehradecký kraj |
| District | Jičín |
| City | Jičín |
| Street | Valdštejnovo nám. 1 |
| Locations | 22 kms South-east from Turnov. The castle is located right in the town centre, by the town square. |
| Contact | |
| City | Jičín |
| Street | Valdštejnovo nám. 1 |
| ZIP code | 506 11 |
| Phone | +420 493532204 |
| Fax number | +420 493532204 |
| muzeumhry@muzeumhry.cz | |
| WWW | www.muzeumhry.cz |
| Access and localities | |
| Parking | 0.1 km |
| Bus | 0.5 km |
| Train | 1.5 km |
| Automapa SHOCART | SHOCART 1:100 000 (turistický), strana č. 29 f SHOCART 1:150 000, strana č. 13 d (25 a) SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 9 e |
| Cyklo-turistická mapa SHOCART | SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 27 c |
| Mapa ZAKET | SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 9 e |
| Other | SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 9 e |
| Turistická mapa SHOCART | SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 27 c SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 27 c SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 27 c |
| Turistická mapa ZAKET | SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 9 e |
| Services | |
| Services |          |
| Other services | Lecture halls for rent. |
| Barrierless access | 
No |
