Josefov Fortress

The Josefov Fortress is a remarkable structure whose chequered past you will learn about on an engaging guided tour. It was built in 1788 on the orders of Emperor Joseph II, and its mighty fortification walls along with its underground corridors were meant to defend the Austrian monarchy against frequent Prussian incursions. The fort was a giant arsenal, a storehouse for gunpowder and supplies, and also provided accommodation for soldiers and civilians. A guided tour will take you through the tangle of underground corridors and familiarize you with the travails of military life. For the stout-hearted, especially children with their parents, haunted tours accompanied by gripping legends are held regularly.

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The city of Jaroměř was established in the early Middle Ages, on the confluence of the Elbe, Úpa, and Metuje rivers. A few centuries later, specifically at the end of the 17th century, the baroque fortification city of Josefov was built nearby. This was one of the last fortress cities to be built in the Bohemian territories. In the 19th century, the nature of warfare changed, and fortresses were no longer relevant. Both cities grew and are today merged into one. Together, they offer a wide range of tourist points of interest.

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