Walking tour of Jindřichův Hradec, a real jewel of the Czech Republic 🇨🇿 4k HDR ASMR

Join me for a captivating walking tour of Jindřichův Hradec, a true jewel of the Czech Republic 🇨🇿. In this 4K HDR ASMR video, explore this beautiful town's charming streets, historic architecture, and picturesque landscapes. Discover hidden gems, tranquil spots, and the rich cultural heritage that makes Jindřichův Hradec a must-visit destination. Let the serene ambience and stunning visuals transport you to this enchanting corner of the Czech Republic.

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Jindřichův Hradec is a town in the South Bohemian Region, 43 km northeast of České Budějovice on the Nežárka River. It has approximately 21 thousand inhabitants. Near the historical centre of Jindřichův Hradec, a municipal conservation area, there is the Vajgar Pond, with an area of 49 ha.

The first fortified settlement in the territory of Jindřichův Hradec can be considered to be a Premyslid border settlement from the 9th to the 10th century. At the end of the 12th century, the surrounding region came under the influence of the powerful Vítkov family, from which the Lords of Hradec separated after the death of Vítek I of Prčice, who owned the local estate until 1604 when they died by the sword. Around 1220, the first lord of Hradec, Henry, son of Vitek I of Prčice, had a new Gothic castle built on the foundations of the old Slavic fortress, which he called the New Castle or New House - hence the Latin name Nova Domus and the German name Neuhaus, still used today. The castle's name was soon transferred to the emerging market settlement in the sub-castle. Thanks to its strategic location between Prague and Vienna, this settlement soon experienced an unprecedented rise. In 1255, a lord bailiff was mentioned in connection with it, who ensured the town's running and supervised the market's operation. The year 1293 was a turning point when Jindřichův Hradec was first mentioned as a town. At this time, Hradec most likely already had fortifications completed, and in the following decades, the planned construction of mostly stone townhouses continued. In the first third of the 14th century, the Minorites came to the town and founded the Church of St. John the Baptist and, subsequently, the adjacent monastery. After the middle of the 14th century, the building activity focused on constructing the parish church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. In the 14th century, the influence of merchants and craftsmen, especially clothiers, also increased. The tannery became a key industry for several centuries. Jindřichův Hradec weavers exported their goods not only to other towns in Bohemia but also far abroad. The second important industry was brewing, which also dates back to the 14th century. The local manor brewery became the largest brewery in South Bohemia in the 16th century, but it was finally closed down in 1967. The town continued to flourish in the 15th century and peaked in the 16th century during the reign of Henry IV of Hradec and his son Adam. Gothic buildings were joined by Renaissance buildings, mainly due to the presence of many Italian builders who converted the castle into a modern chateau. These architects and stonemasons also worked for many wealthier townspeople, so many grand houses with arcades were built on the market square. At this time, Jindřichův Hradec was one of Bohemia's ten most significant towns and the largest of all the subject towns. The town's golden age ended in 1604 when the lords of Hradec died out, and the estate was taken over by Vilém Slavata of Chlum and Košumberk. The Thirty Years' War outbreak began the decline of Jindřichův Hradec, although, at that time, it was even the second-largest town in the whole Kingdom of Bohemia. At the end of the 17th century, the Černíns of Chudenice took over the estate and owned it until 1945. In 1773, a devastating fire hit Jindřichův Hradec, and in 1801, another, even more disastrous one.
Over 300 houses burned down, and several dozen people were burnt to death. After the fire, Jindřichův Hradec acquired a new classical look. In the first half of the 19th century, the town became the centre of the national revival. During the mayoralty of V. Naxera (1882-1908), the city became a lively cultural centre. At this time, the railway was finally brought to Hradec (1887). In the same year, the former water mill was converted into the Křižík power station, and the town received temporary electric lighting as the second in Bohemia. On 1 April of the following year, the electric light in the city was switched on permanently. Jindřichův Hradec was the first town in the Austro-Hungarian Empire where electric lighting was also introduced into private houses.

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