Jihlava Travel Guide

 lehmus Says:  It was quite windy up the tower of the St Jacob's Church. I am so obsessed with observation towers of any kinds. I love them even though I hit the low timber above the staircase with my head :) Be careful.Sorry but I have no pictures save the entrance ticket with valuable... 

 lehmus Says:  If you know Brno's zoo, you will be soooo positively surprised in Jihlava. Their zoo is embedded in nature and gives a very natural feel. Also, the inhabitants are different, you will see flamingos, monkeys, red kangaroos, ponys, felidae, tortoises, hippos, bears, babirusas,... 

 L_E_N_K_A Says:  The zoo is situated in a picturesque valley of the Jihlavka River. Visitors can see sheets of water, afforested grades, meadows and rocks. All of this is just a few minutes (10 minutes walking time) from the town centre - Masaryk square through Brnenska street. You can find... 

 Astralka Says:  With its 36,653 sq. m. in size it belongs to the largest town squares in Europe, however you would not have this impression, because the first thing you notice when you come there is the monster Tesco in the middle ! Unfortunately this new building (since 1983) absolutely... 

 Astralka Says:  built in 1690, as an expression of gratitude for sparing the town from the plague. In 1969 Evzen Plocek burned himself to death on this place in protest of the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia. If he was living now, he would be glad, that things have been changed.. 

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 lehmus Says:  We were seeking a place to have our lunch in the open air, hence cruised all the square a couple of times until we landed here. It took a hell of a time before they brought us our food but it was too good! And they serve my favorite ginger ale flavored tonic! But no...