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Josefov - fortified town

address: Rudé Armády 109, 551 02 Jaroměř II. Josefov
web: http://pevnostjosefov.wz.cz
e-mail: muzeum.jaromer@worldonline.cz
phone No.: (+420) 491 812 731, (+420) 608 976 498
GPS: 50°20'15.63"N 15°55'29.51"E
275m above sea level

Contact: PhDr. Olga Mertlíková

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Description: Josefov Fort, which hides labyrinth of underground corridors of the length of 45 km, was built from 1780 to 1787 at the instance of emperor Joseph II and was to serve as protection of provincial frontiers against offensive Prussia. Today it is a universal unique landmark of such a kind.
Categories: military monument
Certificates and membershipsTourist stamp
Services: WC

Tour routes

source/author: Czech Tourists Club - Picture atlas
Description:Introductory historical exposition, 1 km-long underground sightseeing tour (shooting gallery, mine shafts), bastion - accommodation in casemates with period museum exhibits, lapidarium with Baroque sculptures from the workshop of M.B. Braun. In addition to the intriguing display, visitors can enjoy the romantic and mysterious underground paths lit by handheld lamps with candles.
Open to public:permanent exposition/guided tour Photography allowed:YesVideo cameras allowed:Yes
Opening hours:
  • April, October Sa, No 9:00-12:00 (with guide) 13:00-16:00
  • May, June, September exceptMo 9:00-12:00 (with guide) 13:00-17:00
  • year-round all day (groups only by reservation)
  • July, August 9:00-12:00 (with guide) 13:00-18:00

Last tour before closing in minutes: 60
Sightseeing time: 60
Prices:
  • adult - 40 Kč / entrance
  • child - < 6 year - free
  • child, pensioner, soldier, student - 20 Kč / entrance
Languages:tour guide (Czech, German)
Minimum / maximum number of people per guide?/45
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Hory Sowie--RIESE This comment is written in language: Polish Hendzel 24.06.2009 00:06
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