Čáslav, Medieval town in Kutná Hora District, Czech Republic
Čáslav is a medieval town in the Kutná Hora District of the Czech Republic with a well-preserved historic center. Its Gothic fortifications include the cylindrical Otakar's Tower and roughly one-third of the original defensive walls that once protected the settlement.
In 1421, the Bohemian parliament gathered here to establish a new government during the Hussite period, marking a crucial moment in the region's political transformation. The town became a center for important decisions that reshaped the political landscape of Bohemia.
The Čáslav Town Museum, established in 1864, ranks among Bohemia's oldest regional museums dedicated to local heritage. Its collection in the 1884 building shows everyday objects and artifacts that shaped the town's identity over centuries.
The town is well connected to major cities via the Prague-Žďár nad Sázavou railway line, making it accessible for visits. Northeast of the center lies an active Czech Air Force base that is part of the local infrastructure and landscape.
A portion of Hussite general Jan Žižka's skull was discovered in 1910 at the parish church during renovation work. This remarkable relic remains on display in the Žižka Hall at the Town Hall and connects the town to this influential military leader.
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