Tachov, town in the Pilsen Region of the Czech Republic
Tachov is a town in western Bohemia situated on a hill above the Mže River and partly surrounded by old town walls. The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary sits in the center of the square, while a medieval castle with baroque and classical elements stands nearby.
Tachov was first mentioned in 1115 and later became an important border post under King Ottokar II, who built the castle. The town faced crises during the Hussite wars, particularly in 1427 when it surrendered and in 1431 when it successfully resisted crusaders.
Tachov served for centuries as a trading hub where merchants regularly passed through the town. The town square with the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary remains the center of community life, where people gather for markets and local festivals that reflect old traditions.
The town is best explored on foot since the old town is compact and walkable, with narrow streets leading to the castle and church. A local train network connects the city to nearby places, making day trips to the surrounding countryside easy.
On the nearby hill Vysoká stands an observation tower overlooking the landscape and a memorial marking a historic battle. A Jewish cemetery holds approximately 190 gravestones, with the oldest dating from 1700, testifying to the long presence of this community.
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