Dačice

Dačice

Dačice is located 62 km from Třeboň. Numerous nearby ponds, forests, historical monuments, and memorable places steeped in legend all contribute to the picturesque character of the town and the surrounding region. The town also regularly hosts a variety of cultural festivals.

The historic town center is a municipal heritage zone.

The World’s First Sugar Cube

An interesting feature is the granite monument to a sugar cube located in front of the church, as the first sugar cubes in the world were produced here in 1843 by J. K. Radem at the local refinery.

In Dačice, you will also find:

• New Castle
• Old Castle – a Renaissance palace from 1572–1579
• St. Lawrence Church from 1775–1785
• The Renaissance tower from 1586–1592 is 51 meters high and adjoins the Baroque Church of St. Lawrence. 
• Franciscan monastery from 1660–1664; since 1998, it has belonged to the Order of Discalced Carmelites.
• Church of St. Anthony of Padua (1672–1677)
• Chapel of St. Roch and St. Sebastian from the late 17th century
• Marian Column on Havlíčkovo Square
• Hexagonal Empire-style fountain
• Town Hall
• Toužínské Stráně and Dubová Stráň – natural monuments