Sobotka, Medieval town in Jičín District, Czech Republic.
Sobotka is a town with privileges in Jičín District, centered around Míru Square and its network of historic streets. The core features the typical layout of a medieval Bohemian settlement with buildings and street patterns that remain from different periods.
The first written record of this place dates to 1320, and King Vladislaus II granted it town status in 1498 as part of the Kost Castle estate. These privileges allowed it to grow into the settled community and trading hub it became.
The annual Šrámkova Sobotka festival brings literature enthusiasts together to celebrate Czech language and writing in honor of the author Fráňa Šrámek. The event shows how important his work remains to people living here.
This place connects to Hradec Králové and Prague by regional roads, making it accessible for visitors and residents needing municipal services. The center is walkable and compact, allowing you to see the main attractions on foot without difficulty.
The Šolc Farmhouse from 1811 displays regional folk construction with wooden elements and details typical of Bohemian rural building methods. The structure offers insight into traditional building techniques and how rural families lived in earlier times.
Location: Jičín District
Location: Йичин
Elevation above the sea: 305 m
Shares border with: Mladějov, Dolní Bousov, Libošovice, Markvartice, Osek, Samšina
Email: sobotka@craj.cz
Website: http://sobotka.cz
GPS coordinates: 50.46747,15.17628
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52
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Dům pod půlměsícem
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Šrámkův dům
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Statue of John of Nepomuk in Sobotka
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Socha svatého Jana Nepomuckého
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