About: Catacombs of Tábor

Catacombs of Tábor – a complex of tunnels represent Tabor’s turist highlight. The popular sight was created in the 15th century by digging cellars called “loch”, under houses in the historic district of Tábor, in the Old town. Many cellars were connected and created a kind of a labyrinth. Some of the cellars reach a considerable size. Thanks to the constant and relatively low temperature and constant humidity, the cellars were used for storing foodstuff, especially beer. In the case of an enemy threat or large fires, people also used them as a safe shelter. Part of the underground space, winding through under Žižka Square in the length of 800 m, was after World War II made accessible to visitors.