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The Medieval Fortification

Past hidden in the stone!
How does it feel to walk the walls which guarded the town for centuries?

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O objektu

The Medieval Fortification is Polička’s unique monument which encloses its historic centre. It is made out of stone, runs the length of 1220 meters and contains all 19 bastions. Immerse yourself in the medieval atmosphere and walk the walls that protected Polička for centuries. You will hear the town defenders’ stories, learn about the life of the burghers, how was the fortification built and how did it serve the town. You can investigate the arrow slits and visit the nooks and crannies that usually remain hidden. Here, the history is right beneath your feet. You cannot miss this unique gem in Polička’s crown.

Provozní informace

The Gallery can be visited only as a part of a guided tour. The tickets are available for purchase in the Museum, Šaffova ulice.

The tour lasts for 45-60 minutes. Maximum size of a group is 25 people. Individuals and groups are advised to book the tour either by phoning to 461 723 855, or writing to muzeum@muzeum.policka.org.

The guided tours operate on two different sections of the fortification. Western part (ul. Václavská) is available in April, June, August and October, whereas the Eastern part (ul. Na Bídě) operates in May, July and September.

O objektu podrobněji

To admire an example of a town fortification, you do not need to travel to southern France’s Carcassone. You will find one of the best-preserved fortifications in the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, in Polička. The town’s fortification as we know it today was built in 14th century, in the reign of Charles IV. The main wall’s width is 2,5 metres; its core is made of cast marl and both outside walls are made of hard stone. The hight of the curtain wall reaches up to 10 metres. The exceptional state of preservation of the fortification is unique in the Czech Republic; the only comparison could be made with the late gothic fortification of Kouřim.

The guided tour starts in the History of Polička exhibition where you will learn how was the fortification built, if it was effective and why it survived the centuries. After that, the group will walk to one of the sections of the fortification available. There, you can take a leisurely battlement walk, inspect the bastions and those who are interested can climb the ladder to the arrow slits from where they can survey the “movement enemy’s troops”. The medieval adventure in the heart of Polička awaits you!

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