The town of TÁBOR

DATE OF VISIT: 15th February 2024

COMMENTS: 

The town of Tábor is located about 50 kilometres north of České Budějovice and 70 km south of Prague. The town lies on the river Lužnice. Tábor has about 36,000 inhabitants, which makes it the second most populated town in the region. The town was founded by the Hussites in 1420.

The historic town centre is very well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument reservation. 

Interestingly the town was named after the biblical Mount Tabor in Israel. The town also gave its name to the Taborites, a radical wing of the Hussites.

In the middle of the town is found the Jordán Reservoir which was created in 1492 and also named after the biblical river Jordan. Originally founded for the purposes of storing water, it is now mainly used for recreational purposes. It is reputed to be the oldest reservoir in central Europe.

For more details about the town of Tábor, please may I direct you to:

• https://www.visittabor.eu/about-city
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tábor

I drove to Tábor and bearing in mind that I was visiting on a weekday in February, it was fairly easy to find a "metered parking space" both in Prazska, (the main street leading up to Žižkovo Square), and in the square itself. However, I can imagine that parking in the town will be challenging in the summer months in which case I recommend that you try any one of the many car parks in and around the town.

The centre of the town is very beautiful and it is easy to see why the historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument reservation. The central square of Žižkovo is dominated by the Deans Church of Lord's Conversion and the town hall. The town is easy to walk around and with the centrally sited reservoir, now recreational lake, the whole atmosphere is one of relaxation!

PLACES TO SEE (how much you can see depends very much on how long you are spending in the town)

• Žižkovo Square
• Hussite Museum
• The town walls
• Museum of Chocolate and Marzipan
• House Skochuv
• Dean Church of the Lord's Conversion
• Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of our Lady

PLACES TO EAT

I arrived in the town a little after the time of the main lunch serving  in most restaurants but I am sure restricted lunch hours will not apply during peak visiting times and the summer months.

I was however able to find a table in a restaurant called Rafariz, an Uyghur noodle house, (https://www.instagram.com/raf_a_riz), located in the main street of Prazska. I have never eaten Uyghur cuisine in the past and I was not disappointed to be introduced to the cuisine on this occasion. Homemade noodles, (which were absolutely delicious) and mixed with stir fried beef, onion and vegetables that was equally delicious. The menu covers a varied range of Uyghur dishes and my waitress was very helpful in advising me as to which dishes to choose. Please also be advised that you may be offered a chilli sauce to accompany your meal, (on the side). I would like to warn you that this sauce is "red hot" and so please do take care and even if you are used to the heat of chilli, try a small amount to start!

For me this restaurant was a real find and I have no hesitation in recommending it.

LINKS

• https://www.visittabor.eu/about-city
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tábor
• https://www.instagram.com/raf_a_riz