It is a small city in the northern part of the Bohemian region, the second largest in the Liberec region in the Czech Republic. It is also famous throughout the world, primarily as a ski resort in the Jizera Mountains, a center for the production of jewelry and glass goods, and also a training center. Town Jablonec nad Nisou acquired its name from a river called Lusatian Neisse, which is also called Nisa by the locals.
City `s history
Village Jablonec appeared in the 14th century, the first written evidence of it was in 1356. If translated from ancient Czech, the name of the town is said as “a place with apple trees.” In August 1496, the village was completely destroyed by an army consisting of rebels from the union of cities of Lusatia (or Lusatia), in opposition to the monarch of Bohemia, George from the city of Poděbrady. In the 18th century, the first high-quality artificial jewelry was made in this village and the first seller abroad of this luxurious product, J. F. Schwan, became famous throughout Europe. The village of Gablonts (as it was called under the Germans) received the status of a village from Emperor Franz II on April 21, 1808. And the status of the city place received already on March 28, 1866 from Emperor Franz Joseph I. In the 19th century, the city rose to the level of prestige and prosperity. During the Franco-Prussian war (1870-71), battles left the most profitable jewelry and glass businesses without competition, and manufacturers of these products rushed to foreign markets. A systematic flow of various glass products and valuable materials came out of Jablonec for the next 60 years. Prosperity and luck went in parallel with the developing demographic explosion - Jablonec began to change a lot. After the so-called “Black Friday” in 1929, the production of jewelry and glass goods in the city sharply decreased. In 1930, an unprecedented crisis entered the city. In 1938, in October, Jablonec, located in the Sudetenland region, was surrounded by German troops. This happened after the Munich Treaty, according to which the entire Sudeten region belonged to Germany, since the ethnic majority there consisted of German residents. After 1945, a significant part of the German inhabitants of the region were either deported or died. Later Jablonec settled by people of Czech nationality, and after that the German name of the city of Gablonc was turned into Czech Jablonec. Deported from Jablonec The Germans created their own city under the name Neugablonz near Kaufbeuren in the town of Enna and Bavaria in Austria.
Jablonec currently
For now Jablonec It is considered a tourist and sports base for active recreation. It contains an Olympic swimming pool for performances, three athletic and football fields, an ice skating rink, 13 fitness clubs and 16 sports grounds. It is also famous for its modern architectural structures created in the 1930s, 1920s and 1900s. IN Jablonec A long tram line twelve kilometers long has been created, which goes all the way to Liberec.
The small town of Jablonec nad Nisou with 45 thousand inhabitants is comfortably located in the North of the Czech Republic.
The city is located on the Nisa River among wooded hills. The city's coat of arms depicts an apple tree, and one of the legends says that Jablonec was founded near a tavern, next to which this tree grew. According to another legend, after the burning of the city, only one apple tree remained, which bore fruit and symbolized the revival of Jablonec.
The town was first officially mentioned as a village since 1356. It became famous in the 17th century, when the production of costume jewelry began on a massive scale. It was the Germans living in these parts who intensively developed glass craft.
In 1806, the King of Bohemia officially granted Jablonec nad Nisou the status of an urban settlement. Thanks to this, the city became known outside the country and received further development. The heyday of Jablonec lasted until the beginning of the 20th century.
Modern Jablonec is known as a ski resort, and is also famous for producing beautiful jewelry and glass products. You can get acquainted with the works of jewelry masters in the city museums. And the National Technical Museum preserves a collection of precious stones. The historical city center is perfectly preserved. And the attention of tourists is primarily attracted by the architectural monuments of the city.
Cultural center of the city: Church of St. Anne
First of all, it should be noted the Church of St. Anne, which is both the oldest church in the city and the oldest building in Jablonec. The wooden church of 1356 underwent many historical events and repair and construction work, and by the 19th century the building was given a New Renaissance style and a new altar was installed. The temple was operational until 1969, then there were failed plans to convert it into a concert hall. The property was stolen and the church was abandoned.
Only at the beginning of the new century did the reconstruction of the premises begin, and then they returned to their original appearance. Now the Church of St. Anne has become a religious temple and cultural center of Jablonec. Excellent acoustics and the presence of an organ allow classical and organ music concerts to be held here, and various exhibitions are also organized in the temple.
In Art Nouveau style: Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is one of the main attractions of the city and is the project of Joseph Zahner, a local architect who acquired a plot of land for construction. The building is designed in Art Nouveau style. Construction was supported by entrepreneurs such as Daniel Swarovski and Richard Haasis.
The parishioners were accustomed to the neo-Gothic style, but the Art Nouveau style did not quite live up to expectations. But for the city, a church in this style is new, unusual, and this makes it attractive to tourists. The appearance of the temple is quite rich: the walls and vault are decorated with exquisite stucco, and the stained glass windows contain a complex pattern. Currently, the church fulfills its spiritual function and attracts tourists with its unusual architectural design.
The town hall became a symbol of the city after Jablonec received its new status in 1866. In addition to the city government, the building also housed a post office.
But in the first half of the 20th century, the townspeople felt that it was too crowded and construction of a new building began. The old town hall was given to the German Library, and after the war the Czech library was located here.
Even at the time of the construction of the New Town Hall, it was planned to create a cultural center in it. Nowadays, in addition to the city government, there are businesses, shops, a cinema and restaurants operating here. And in the summer months, the observation deck of the town hall offers a wonderful view of the city.
The colorful world of Jablonec: Museum of Glass and Jewelry
Many fashionistas still remember the wonderful Czech jewelry from Jablonec. And the production of this beauty began in this area back in the 18th century.
Therefore, the most interesting place to visit will be the glass museum, because Jablonec is considered a famous city of glassmakers.
The date of birth of the museum is considered to be 1904, it was then that the first permanent exhibition was opened. At the end of the 50s of the last century, it was annexed to the People's Technical Museum of the capital. But already in 1961, he decided on a new specialization and a new name - the Museum of Glass and Jewelry. It has both permanent and thematic exhibitions. For example, an exhibition of glass New Year's toys will delight both children and adults. One of the permanent exhibitions, “The Magical World of Costume Jewelry,” presents examples of techniques and glass jewelry made over several centuries. It is quite interesting for visitors to find out what fashionistas wore in the past. In the museum you can also admire unique beads that were included in the Guinness Book of Records for their length of 220 m.
And the showcase with Czech glass will delight you with multi-colored vases, glasses and wine glasses, and various figures. The manufactured items date back to different times.
You can visit this museum several times, and each time you find something new for yourself. Ticket price:
- Adult: 80 CZK
- Students and pensioners: 50 CZK
- Family (2 adults + 2 children): 200 CZK
Opening hours of the Museum of Glass and Jewelry:
- Tuesday-Sunday: 9:00-17:00
- Monday - closed
By the way, Mr. Swarovski, the founder of a company producing crystal jewelry, was born in Jablonec, in a family of hereditary jewelry manufacturers.
One of the interesting local attractions is the Czech Mint, which is based in Jablonec. It was opened relatively recently - on July 1, 1993, six months after the collapse of Czechoslovakia.
The Mint follows the long-standing traditions of minting in the Czech Republic, Moravia, and Slovakia. It is the exclusive supplier of coins to the National Bank of the Czech Republic, and also works on orders from the central banks of Armenia, Moldova, the UAE, and Lebanon.
In addition, it produces commemorative medals, copies of ancient coins and medallions. A commemorative medal with a portrait of US President Barack Obama was also made here. And 500 medals in memory of Sigmund Freud were minted in this yard. There are plans to release many more interesting episodes in the future.
The Czech Mint is private property and entry into its territory is prohibited.
Transport
Transport in Jablonec is represented by a unique facility - a tram line connecting two cities: Jablonec and Liberec. The suburban line starts from the central Fugnerova terminal. Numbers 5 and 11 go to Fugnerova on weekends.
Rate Tram number 11 from Jablonec nad Nisou to Liberec is as follows:
- Basic 15 + 24 CZK/26 CZK
- Child 12 CZK/13 CZK
- Student – 15 CZK/9 CZK
- Student 15-26 CZK 18 / CZK 19
Bus services are also well developed.
conclusions
It’s worth coming to Jablonec nad Nisou to enjoy a calm, measured holiday. It is in Jablonec that you can feel the spirit of the Czech province: you will be pleased with old houses and good roads, free streets, complete comfort and peace. A small, calm town can provide a holiday in the best European traditions.
And also in Jablonec there is an opportunity to get in touch with the history of “Czech glass”, about which legends were made in their time.
For those who love active recreation, the best ski center is available.
The well-developed tourist infrastructure of Jablonec will allow every vacationer to find something to their liking.
Exactly a week after arriving from Germany, we went to the north of the Czech Republic, to the Bohemian Paradise nature reserve. Since 1955, this area has become a protected area; there are many historical, cultural and natural monuments there. The main natural attraction is sandstone rocks scattered throughout the region. One of the main historical attractions is the town of Trosky. We went there for the sake of this city and wonderful nature.
But we started our journey from a town located practically in the Bohemian Paradise, but not at all famous for its nature or castles. We went to Jablonec nad Nisou - the Czech center of glass and costume jewelry production for more than 400 years! Now all the production of beads, beads and everything related to it is concentrated there. So, we went to the glass museum and shops =)
Buses to Jablonec leave from Prague every hour and the ride takes only 80 minutes. I must say that the city is located in a very picturesque area. Around the mountains, the Giant Mountains (and with them the border with Poland) are just a stone's throw away. The road snakes upward, we drive along the mountainside, and below is a pit and a city in it. The road, still winding, approaches the city and the first charm, alas, disappears. Yes, from a distance Jablonec looks very beautiful, like a fairy-tale town hidden in the mountains. But up close you can see that most of the houses look very sloppy, everything is somehow peeling, unkempt, and uncomfortable. This was the first Czech city that left such an unpleasant impression. And there is not a single street here that lies entirely in a horizontal plane. You always have to walk uphill or downhill.
Even the main square is all tilted =)
Of course, we liked the Glass Museum. Part of the exhibition is devoted to different techniques for making beads and beads, part to how it was done a couple of centuries ago, and the rest to works made of glass. One small room is dedicated to the Czech mint, Czech money and commemorative medals.
Here I am, hugging a display case with only bracelets. Hundreds of bracelets!
For those who have itchy hands, there are holes in the display cases so you can touch some of the exhibits =)
Since few people in the Czech Republic have a working day that lasts until six, we allocated an hour of time to the museum so that we could devote another hour (from 4 to 5) to shopping. They left Anton in the city center to look for a restaurant so he could have a snack, and they ran off to do some shopping. And quite successfully! In one of the stores they found the remains of the collections of the world famous company Yablonex. For several decades, the Jabloneks brand has been the “face” of Czech costume jewelry and Czech quality. Alas, a year and a half ago it ceased to exist - the company went into debt and went bankrupt. The equipment was sold out, the workers went to other companies, and the remaining stock from the warehouse was on sale for a whole year. Now other companies have entered the market (Precioza or G&B beads), but you won’t find jewelry from Yablonex during the day. Needless to say, having stumbled upon several models in one of the shops, we each took one for ourselves? =)
Having finished shopping, we returned to the main square, looked at the time and realized that we would not have time to eat; there was only half an hour left before the bus. Fortunately, I prepared sandwiches before the trip, so we sat down on a bench at the bus station and quickly devoured them.
By the way, one more thing surprised us in Jablonec - there are a lot of Turks there. True, I have never seen so many Turks in the Czech Republic. Moreover, it is clear that these are not tourists, but local residents. Apparently, they buy production there and live...
Soon the bus arrived, and now our path lay in the very heart of the Czech Paradise - the city of Turnov. It’s only an hour’s drive (a regular regular bus with stops in every town), but this hour became unforgettable for us: we drove through the mountains and gorges of the Czech Paradise. To say that it is beautiful is to say nothing! To be honest, I still don’t understand how our bus passed oncoming cars on this narrow mountain path. True, it is very narrow. And besides, it always leads up the mountain or from the mountain, and therefore there were turns literally every 50 meters - otherwise the road could not be paved with a serpentine road. We saw incredibly beautiful rocks, a quiet, calm forest, a couple of palaces... And we were also very surprised by the settlements. The first time I saw a real farm. You drive, you drive through the forest - bam - three houses. And again the forest, the forest. Around the next corner there is another house. And with its own tennis court =)
But the most beautiful place was Malá Skala (Little Rock). The town lies in a gorge along the Jizera river. Here we just saw one of the palaces (apparently it was someone’s estate) and very beautiful rocks. I would be very happy to return there someday. It's very beautiful there =)
Turnov appeared somehow unexpectedly. Still the same forest, but now there is a sign “Welcome to Turnov.” Home started a little later =)
When I looked on the map where our guesthouse was located, I saw a bus station nearby. Fully confident that we would get there, I didn’t pay much attention to the stops in the city. But unexpectedly the driver stopped at the railway station and said that this was the final 0_o. And I remember from the map that although you can walk there from the station, it will take about 15 minutes. It’s good that the driver was good, listened to me, nodded and said that anyway, he’s on his way to the bus station now, maybe he can give us a lift. Moreover, he even dropped me off at the boarding house =)
And there the owner of the boarding house was already waiting for us - a gray-haired, lean man of about 65-70 years old. He tried to speak to us in Russian, then waved his hand (“I learned Russian a long time ago, back in school, you speak Czech clearly better”))), gave us the keys to the rooms, showed us everything, asked us not to smoke in the rooms and advised a restaurant where you can have dinner. Then we agreed on breakfast the next day and went to dinner.
The restaurant really wasn't bad. Not expensive, but very tasty food and great beer!
We returned to the guesthouse around ten in the evening and immediately fell asleep, because we were planning to get up early the next day =)
Ancient houses, quiet streets, good roads and a calm atmosphere - these are the main features of this friendly, inviting place.
The cozy town of Jablonec nad Nisou is nestled in the Jizerské hory on the banks of the Lužická Nisa River. It is located a few kilometers from Liberec, with which it is connected by a 12-kilometer tram line.
The name Jablonec is associated with a beautiful life-affirming legend. The settlement, known since 1356, was completely destroyed during the Hussite wars. As a result of religious confrontations, nothing remained of it except an apple tree near the bank of Nisa. Despite the disasters, the tree continued to bloom, predicting the restoration of the destroyed village. The fortune teller apple tree now appears on the coat of arms of the settlement, built in the 16th century by Saxon glassblowers, who were invited by the Czech nobility to found glass factories and settled on the banks of the Nisa.
Thanks to German craftsmen, the village began to develop rapidly. The range of products was steadily increasing, and Jablonec sparkled in the multi-colored reflections of magnificent glass products, which were in demand and highly valued. In the 18th century, the production of costume jewelry, now known throughout the world, was opened. According to the king's decree Franz II in 1806 the “glass” village was elevated to the rank of an urban settlement, and in 1866 Jablonec received the status of a city.
The formation and economic prosperity of the settlement until the 20th century is associated exclusively with glass. But after the declaration of independence of Czechoslovakia from Austria-Hungary, a crisis began in the city, and production, which was the glory of Jablonec, began to decline. The tense situation was complicated by the significant predominance of the German ethnic group over the Czech. In 1938, the city, like the entire Sudetenland, according to the Munich Agreement, was occupied by Germany. At the end of the war, residents of German origin were killed or evicted. The glass industry began to recover only in the second half of the last century.
Jablonec proudly presents the history of its main production in Museum of Glass and Jewelry, which is housed in a spectacular building built in the Art Nouveau style. The exhibition includes documents reflecting the development of glass making and objects of indescribable beauty. Cups and vases, jewelry and boxes, hats and bouquets, wreaths and mirrors, portraits and monster sculptures - all these products are made of glass!
Jablonec is famous not only for its main museum, but also for its architectural attractions. In the city there is the 17th-century Church of St. Anne, which, after later reconstruction, embodies the neo-Renaissance style in its exterior. The Old Catholic Church, built in 1902, is an interesting example of modernism. On the Lower Square is the Old Town Hall, built in the Munich architectural style. It houses the city library, and the authorities are “sheltered” by the New Town Hall on World Square.
Directly in Jablonec is located Lake Msheno, reflecting and enhancing the charm of the ancient town.
And the city has one more original feature: its streets are not kept in a horizontal plane. They lead either uphill or downhill, apparently symbolizing the historical path of Jablonec itself.
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