The Square and Historical Houses

The square in Domažlice is renowned for its leaning tower, which is today a part of the dean´s Church of The Virgin Mary and the historical arcaded houses. Photos of this tower are published in almost all of the picture books about the Czech Republic. In an existing illuststraion from 1592 the arcaded houses appear much as they do today. The historic houses with arcades in Domažlice are the only houses of this type to be preserved in the region of West Bohemia and nearby Bavaria.

Due to the exiswtence of its well preserved historic houses, the town was declared a historic town preserve in 1975.

The  are other sights to see in the historic center. Originally a Gothic church, the Church of the Virgin Mary was rebuilt in the Baroque style. The attached leaning tower (open to the public) has a deviation of 59 centimeters from its vertical axis. Another ecclesiastical building is the Augustinian monastery and church. With its high tower, the former royal castle, housing a musem, is an eye catcher. The town hall from 1891 - 1893 is situated on the square. At its corner you can find an interactive information board with further information about the town. The fountain located in front of the town hall was created in 2005 as an approximate replica of the original.

You are also invited to visit the Špillar Brother´s Gallery and to the Jindřich Jindřich Museum, that includes a large collection of Chodsko folk art. The Gothic All Saints´church is located near the edge of town. Here, the history of Domažlie began.