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Tábor – a tale of medieval communism
The South Bohemian town of Tábor is one of the most scenic towns in the Czech Republic. It was founded in 1420 by the Hussites, who named it after the Biblical mountain of Thabor near Nazareth. The Hussites were followers of the teachings of Czech preacher and reformer Master Jan Hus, and were named after him. The town was the Hussites’ home base and as such has a fascinating and turbulent history. It was like a country within a country, a city state where human laws did not apply, subordinated to God’s Law. It was founded on ideas of equality and Christian communism i.e. that all property was held in common and split among community members according to their needs. The city had its own army, made up of poor people without military training, yet able to defeat professional armies. A sophisticated system of fortifications was also built here, some of it preserved to this day.
Don’t miss:
Žižkovo Náměstí
The main square of Tábor with its historic townhouses is the heart of the city. You can admire the fine Renaissance façades, the Gothic Town Hall or the Church of the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor.
The Hussite Museum
Žižkovo náměstí 1, Tábor 
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A permanent exhibition at the museum is devoted to the Hussites. Worth seeing here are Hussite weapons, adapted farming equipment, like cylindrical and spiked ball flails, voulges, and maces.
The Medieval underground
From the Town Hall you can reach the extensive 15th and 16th century cellars dug out of the underlying rock as deep as 16 meters, a fascinating technical memento of the late Middle Ages. The guided tour is some 500 metres long. The circuit begins in the cellars of the Old Town Hall and follows the line of houses on the south and east side of Žižka Square. It ends beneath house No. 6 on the north side of the square. Here, the visitor will also find a small exhibit documenting underground working in the 15th century.
Bechyňská Gate and Kotnov Tower
Klokotská 127, Tábor 
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The oldest preserved monument in the town is the 13th century Kotnov Castle Tower. It offers a captivating view of the city and surroundings. The only surviving city gate stands next to the tower.
City Walls
Tržní náměstí, Tábor
The town’s fortifications date from the 15th century. They amounted to a sophisticated system, complemented by a zwinger zone and the main wall.
Museum of Chocolate and Marzipan Kotnovská 138, Tábor 
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Visiting this museum is a delight for children and their parents or grandparents alike. The exhibit details and charts the history of chocolate and marzipan, and also covers the history of packaging and advertising posters. Of particular note are the marzipan models of the square and other Tábor landmarks, the marzipan models of fairy tales, dresses for dolls, etc. There is also a permanent workshop where you can cast chocolate figurines or work with marzipan.
Haunted Underground Hrnčířská 2, Tábor strasidelnepodzemitabor.cz
A permanent exhibition designed especially for children, located in the medieval corridors of a 500-year-old house on Žižka Square. There are plenty of scary creatures to be seen along the spooky corridors.
The Pilgrimage Church of Klokoty Staroklokotská 1, Tábor klokoty.cz
A Baroque pilgrimage site on the outskirts of Tábor with a Via Crucis is one of the most scenic cultural heritage treasures of the region.
Great places to eat & drink:
Jednota Kostnická 1, Tábor kafeknihyjednota.webnode.cz
Acoffee shop with select coffee combined with a bookstore.
Goldie Koželužská 141, Tábor hotelnautilus.cz
An upmarket restaurant in the Nautilus Hotel with a highly skilled and experienced chef.
Thir Provaznická 152, Tábor thir.cz
A wine bar and restaurant that relies on local resources.
Výčep Žižkovo náměstí 18, Tábor vyceptabor.cz
A pub in the historic centre offering great beer from the local family mini brewery Obora and local specialities.
Bistro T10 Pražská 12, Tábor facebook.com
A small aspiring bistro in the city centre.
Kávová zastávka [Coffee Stop] Žižkova 1, Tábor kavovazastavka.cz
A café and shop with prime coffee.
Putovní pražírna [Travelling roast-house] Kapitána Jaroše 2876, Tábor putovniprazirna.cz
A cosy café near Tábor railway station.
Rafariz Pražská 3, Tábor facebook.com
Fine Uigur and Central Asian cuisine in a family-run business.
More about the destination:
When:
A trip to Tábor is a good idea at any time of year.
How to get here:
From Prague you can reach Tábor comfortably by direct train and bus connections. The journey takes anything from 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on your choice of public transport.