Novy Jicin Attractions
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For visitors looking to add a little fashion to their castle and town touring agenda, Novy Jicin is just the place. Set in an agricultural area noted for cattle farming, this city of 27,000 inhabitants makes for a pleasant diversion. Highlights include the 13th Century main square where there is an intricate Plague column from 1710 along with an interesting set of arcades featuring shops and restaurants. The buildings surrounding the main square in Novy Jicin date from the 16th Century and are done up in baroque style.
The 14th Century Zerotin chateau has an interesting museum on site devoted entirely to hats and the history of their production in Novy Jicin, which has been taking place continuously since the 13th Century. Over 1 million hats are made in Novy Jicin yearly, with distribution all across the world from the Peruvian Alto Plano to the sands of Saudi Arabia.
The 14th Century Zerotin chateau has an interesting museum on site devoted entirely to hats and the history of their production in Novy Jicin, which has been taking place continuously since the 13th Century. Over 1 million hats are made in Novy Jicin yearly, with distribution all across the world from the Peruvian Alto Plano to the sands of Saudi Arabia.
