Jicin is a pleasant picturesque town northeast of Prague in the Czech Republic. In 1710 the town became a property of the House of Trauttmansdorff, which meant the arrival of the period of High Baroque, during which many constructions were completed.  The historical center has been declared a Municipal Reserve because of its big well-preserved cobblestoned rectangular square with a Gothic street layout, remnants of fortifications and arcade Renaissance and Baroque houses. After World War II, during communist rule, many ugly prefabricated apartment complexes were built. The town is also connected with the popular fairy-tale character of Rumcajs. (Rumcais is a children’s book folk hero, a good-natured thief.)

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Ornate carved wooden doors to a building.
Unusual juxtaposition of a church and a highway tunnel.
View of the valley below from Castle Potstein.
View of the valley below from Castle Potstein.
Silhouette view of Castle Potstein.
Forest view of Castle Potstein.
Entry tower to Castle Potstein.
Overview of the Castle ruin of Potstein.
South of Jicin is the ancient Castle ruin of Potstein.
An old building in need of repair.
A mix of architectural styles.
Colorful image of a mom pulling her well-equipped baby carriage
Friends linger over refreshments in a cafe.
Springtime sun is very welcome in the town.
Handsome young painter (married) hard at work in his almost-spotless
Jicin town square with church and city hall and religious
In contrast to the flourish of architecture outside on the
High Baroque and Neo-Renaissance architecture in the Old Town square
Detail of art deco entry statuary to a bank in
Art deco entry statuary to a bank in Old Town
Nude decoration on an art deco building.
High Baroque altar in the church.
Detail of religious monument in Old own square; this statue
View of the city hall from an arcade.
Arched arcade walkways are very practical in winter.
Cafe view of the Old Town square.
Cafe sign.
Springtime brings the cafes outdoors.
Old Town square with arcade shops and apartments.
The town clock tower bell dates from the 16th century.

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