Jablonec nad Nisou Attractions

 
Located in the Jizerske Mountains the town of Jablonec nad Nisou is the administrative center for the area. Although there have been people living in this area since the 13th Century, the town was settled in the 1500s and became prominent name in the glass making industry and later it became well known for its jewelry production. The town flourished prior to World War I and again in prior to World War II. Some of the buildings are a testament to the town's prosperity.

Jablonec nad Nisou has a number of interesting buildings representing different architectural styles. Some of the places worth seeing are the New Town Hall, the baroque Church of St Anne, the Town Theatre, the Museum of Glass and Jewelry (Muzeum skla a bizuterie) located in an interesting art nouveau building, and a number of others if time permits.

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