Jičín
Jičín (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjɪtʃiːn]; German: Jitschin or Gitschin) is a town in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 16,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument reservation.
Jičín | |
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Town | |
Valdštejnovo Square | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Jičín Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°26′12″N 15°21′6″E | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Hradec Králové |
| District | Jičín |
| First mentioned | 1293 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jan Malý (ANO) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.86 km2 (9.98 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 287 m (942 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01) | |
| • Total | 16,210 |
| • Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 506 01 |
| Website | www |
The town's history is connected with Albrecht von Wallenstein who had rebuilt the town, and many sights bear his name.
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