Nový Jičín

Nový Jičín is a district town in the Moravian-Silesian Region with a center featuring Renaissance and Baroque buildings with arcaded galleries. The town center sits at roughly 285 meters in elevation and forms the historical core with its distinctive architecture.

The settlement was first documented in 1313 and received royal town status from Frederick V in 1620 during the Thirty Years' War. This status established it as an important regional center in the centuries that followed.

The main square takes its character from Renaissance and Baroque architecture that frames the everyday life of the town. Local residents and visitors gather here for markets and events, making it the social heart of the place.

The town connects to major routes through European road E462 and has regular train services nearby. Visitors can easily reach and navigate the area thanks to these good transportation connections.

Since 1630, the town became a global center for hat making, with the TONAK factory continuing this craft to the present day. This specialized industry shaped the town's identity and made it known across Europe for its headwear.

Location: Nový Jičín District

Location: upravni občinski okoliš z razširjenimi pristojnostmi Nový Jičín

Elevation above the sea: 285 m

Reference: CZ0804599191

Shares border with: Starý Jičín, Hodslavice, Životice u Nového Jičína, Hostašovice, Bernartice nad Odrou, Šenov u Nového Jičína, Rybí, Lešná

Email: posta@novyjicin-town.cz

Website: https://novyjicin.cz

GPS coordinates: 49.59437,18.01031

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:02