The dowry town of Czech queens began to write its history in the 13th century, when it was founded by King Přemysl Otakar II. The regular layout of the town with its central square, which is the largest squared-shaped square in the Czech Republic, has been preserved until today. While walking through the centre, you cannot miss the Gothic St. Lawrence Church with its unique Art Nouveau fresco decoration, the Choceňská, Pražská and Litomyšlská Gates. The Vodárenská and Klášterská Bastions, parts of the former fortifications, have been preserved too.
The 20th century and the production of automobiles left an indelible mark on the face of the town. In the first half of the century, the Carrosserie Sodomka company, owned by the genius designer and coachbuilder Josef Sodomka, brought fame to Vysoké Mýto. The company made Czechoslovakia famous all over the world in the 1930s and 1940s with its cars. Every year you can commemorate this time during the Sodomka's Vysoké Mýto Festival or when visiting the Museum of Czech Car Bodywork, which offers a show of historic cars and interactive exhibitions for young visitors.
You can learn about the history of Vysoké Mýto at the nearby regional museum, where you can also see an exhibition of historic firefighting equipment from the local company Stratílek.
If you want to stretch your body after a walk through history, head to the Na Vinicích area. You can take advantage of singletrack trails, pumptrack, workout gyms and many other features.
The best of Vysoké Mýto
Museum of Czech Car Bodywork
Museum of Czech Car Bodywork
Do you want to know how elegant cars were made in the first half of the last century? The museum will introduce you to their production and the famous designer Josef Sodomka. You can also look forward to seeing automotive beauties such as the Aero 50 Dynamik, Tatra 57 B or Jawa Minor.
Regional Museum
Regional Museum
In the museum you will find historic firefighting syringes and other equipment produced by the local company Stratílek. The permanent exposition will also guide you through the rich history of the royal dowry town.
Historic centre
Historic centre
You can see the largest square-shaped square in the Czech Republic during a walk through the historic centre of the royal dowry town. Just as in ancient times, a trio of fortress gates and towers guard the square.
Na Vinicích Singltracks
Na Vinicích Singltracks
If you want to liven up your cycling trip to the surroundings of Vysoké Mýto with a bit of adrenaline, head to the two-kilometre trail Na Vinicích. Beginners can handle it, but experienced bikers will also enjoy it.
Prague Gate
Prague Gate
Enjoy an unusual view of Vysoké Mýto from the highest of the three towers that used to be part of the medieval fortifications. You will also see the sgraffiti designed by Mikoláš Aleš, which decorate the tower.
Church of St. Lawrence
Church of St. Lawrence
The dominant feature of Vysoké Mýto is the majestic Gothic church of St. Lawrence. It will delight your eye not only from the outside, but also from the inside. The interior contains original Art Nouveau paintings and the largest altarpiece by Petr Brandl in the Czech Republic.
