European Heritage Day

This traditional autumn event, with this year's national theme of "Architectural Heritage" , will allow visitors to explore the most interesting monuments, buildings and spaces in Jablonec, including those that are normally partially or completely inaccessible. An interesting accompanying programme will take place at many locations. Popular activities such as the family trail, historic bus rides, creative workshops and commemorative token minting will also be available. Admission to the programme and monuments is free (unless otherwise stated). Advance booking is required for some venues.

General schedule of events

9:00 Opening of monuments and family trail stations (except for the ceremonial hall in the town hall – from 10:00) 9:00–16:30 Educational family trail with tasks following in the footsteps of the defunct Way of the Cross 9:00–18:00 Sales stalls on Mírové náměstí 9:30–17:00 Sightseeing tours on a historic bus 10:00 Launch of the EHD programme by the mayor with the participation of partner cities on Mírové náměstí 10:00–12:00 Guided walk through art in public spaces. Pavel Karous and Jan Picko (PLAC association) will guide you through art objects from the 1970s to the 1990s in the wider centre of Jablonec nad Nisou. Meeting point at the sculpture Woman with Shopping Bags in front of the Central Shopping Centre. Duration approx. 1.5 hours. 10:30 Lecture by Petr Firbas: The German Evangelical Church in Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia and its representative in Jablonec, Erich Wehrenfennig, in the years 1919-1946 (Dr. Farský Church) 13:00 Lecture: The Story of Adolf Benda (Municipal Library) 16:00 Presentation of the book The Story of the Geling Hotel/Prague (KC Hotel Praha) 16:30 Closing of the sightseeing route stations (rewards at the finish line – Tourist Information in the New Town Hall – can be picked up until 17:00) 17:00 Closing of historical sites 17:00 Presentation of the publication Jablonec Spa – An Unfinished Story (St. Anne's Church) 18:00 Presentation of the book on 130 years of Sokol in Jablonec (Sokolovna)

Programme at Mírové náměstí

10:00 a.m. Ceremonial opening of the event with representatives of partner cities 10:15 a.m. Aleš Hrdlička: Waa-ba! – interactive magic show 11:00 a.m. Joker’s Band – Part 1 – swing with the atmosphere of Harlem dance halls of the 1930s and 1940s 12:00 Jonatán Vnouček & Michaela Stará: J. O. E. – original physical theatre, clowning 12:50 Joker’s Band – Part 2 – swing with the atmosphere of Harlem dance halls of the 1930s and 1940s 14:00 Balancealots (GB/CZ): Catch the Shade – juggling, acrobatics, comedy 14:50 J. J. Jazzmen & Barbora Vágnerová – Part 1 – traditional jazz, Latin jazz, swing and Dixieland 16:00 Jonatán Vnouček & Michaela Stará: Johnny & Jenny – original physical theatre, clowning 17:00 J. J. Jazzmen & Barbora Vágnerová – Part 2 – traditional jazz, Latin jazz, swing and Dixieland

Craft markets

9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m

The all-day programme will also include open-air markets, which will liven up the centre of Jablonec. Lovers of honest crafts, regional products and tasty treats will find something to their liking. The streets and squares will be filled with stalls offering refreshments, traditional specialities and original goods, so you can not only do some shopping, but also sit down and enjoy the atmosphere of the day right in the heart of the city.

You will find stalls on Mírové Square, in Komenského, Podhorská and Dr. Farského Streets, on Jugoslávské Square and at the Central Shopping Centre.

List of accessible locations and their programmes

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (unless otherwise stated)

1) New Town Hall, Mírové náměstí 3100/19 The town hall tower, the mayor's office, meeting rooms will be open to the public, and the city's insignia, commemorative medals, city seal and city robes will be on display. From 10:00, the ceremonial hall with its foyer and lounge will also be open to the public. The town hall tower houses a thematic exhibition entitled "Hemmrich's Beauties" (lookout towers designed by architect Robert Hemmrich) and a period office furnished in the style of the 1930s. www.mestojablonec.cz

2) Radnice Cinema, Mírové náměstí 3100/19 Open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Guided tours of the premises every hour (9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00). Demonstration of the projection booth, technology, and film effects. Souvenir film posters. www.kinajablonec.cz

3) Municipal Library, Dolní náměstí 600/1 Open 9:00–16:30, the children's section and hall will be accessible. The children's and youth section will be one of the stops on the family discovery trail. It will offer free six-month initial registration for new readers. 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – hall: screening of a film about Jablonec 1:00 p.m. – hall: The story of Adolf Benda (1845–1878), author of the oldest comprehensive book on the history of Jablonec. Lecture by Jitka Nosková dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the birth of the Jablonec local historian, librarian and glassmaker. www.knihovna.mestojablonec.cz

4) House of Jana and Josef V. Scheybal, Kostelní Street 1/6 Open: Tourist Information Centre, MY City Gallery and exhibition hall in the attic. Exhibition "Jan Nikendey, an artistic blacksmith who contributed to the preservation of architectural heritage" presenting the life and work of an important regional artist, craftsman and restorer. Demonstrations of blacksmithing and metalworking under the guidance of Pavel Zíchy, artistic blacksmith and lecturer – space by the rear gate above the house (weather permitting) In the attic of the house, "A Piece of Wire, a Piece of Craftsmanship" – a themed creative workshop for young and old alike. www.kulturajablonec.cz

5) St. Anne's Church, Kostelní Street Open 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Accessible interior of the church From 5:00 p.m., presentation of a new publication about the Jablonec spa www.kulturajablonec.cz

6) Elementary Art School, Podhorská Street 2500/47 Representative rooms and large hall open to the public. Guided tours focusing on architectural features and the often curious uses of the building over the years. Musical performances by teachers and their students in blocks: 9:50 a.m. – Michaela Krejčová Vitáková – strings, 10:50 a.m. – Alexandra Nedvědová – MyJenNěkdy – mixed chamber choir, 12:50 p.m. – Svitlana Bondar – piano, 1:50 p.m – Monika Koudelková – accordions, 14:50 – Lubomír Dočkal – guitars, 15:50 – Jana Lišková – piano. This year's extraordinary participation of the ZUŠ is part of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the ZUŠ Jablonec and Liberec. www.zusjbc.cz

7) Museum of Glass and Jewellery, U Muzea 398/4 Discounted admission to the permanent exhibitions The Neverending Story of Jewellery, The Enchanted Garden – Seven Centuries of Czech Glass, and A World of Wonders (Czech glass Christmas decorations). Free admission to the exhibition Glassification.hu – Glass Masters from Hungary.

Special tours of the Šumava depository at 9:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 (Na Šumavě 45, Jablonec n. N.) – only for those who have registered in advance on the museum's website. Due to the strict regime of the depository, entry will not be permitted to visitors without confirmed registration or to random visitors. www.msb-jablonec.cz/akce

8) Dr. Farský Church, Dr. Farský Square A guide will be present, tour, rest, quiet, opportunity to light a candle in memory, thanks, wishes. Listen to live organ music. 10:30 Lecture by Petr Firbas from the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren The German Evangelical Church in Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia and its representative in Jablonec, Erich Wehrenfennig, in the years 1919-1946. In the church, with discussion until approx. 12:00 www.ccsh.cz

9) Secondary School of Applied Arts, Horní náměstí 1 Workshops and other school premises will be open to the public. Historical machines and engraving workshop equipment will be on display. Visitors will be able to see the minting of a token for EHD 2025 (with a motif commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Secondary School of Applied Arts) in the workshops of the Secondary School of Applied Arts and the Higher Vocational School. The Dvorek Gallery will be open with an exhibition of student works. PLEASE NOTE – enter the building through the main entrance from Horní náměstí (the usual entrance from Kubálkova Street will be closed this year). www.supsavos.cz

10) Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Horní náměstí The interior of the church will be open for individual tours. www.farnostjablonec.cz

11) Sokolovna, Fügnerova Street 1054/5 (Tyršovy sady) Tour of the premises "from the basement to the tower", revealing the secrets of the old building (illuminated well, historical exhibition in the attic, Sokol archive under the tower with old prints, Sokol clothing, etc.), gym, gymnastics hall, revival of Fügnerova Street in front of the Sokol Hall (badminton, chalk painting, giant bubble blower, sausage roasting). Exhibition of photographs from Ukraine by Zdeněk Chaloupka entitled "It's Not Dark Yet" in the Sokol Hall and presentation of a book on the 130th anniversary of Sokol in Jablonec nad Nisou entitled "In the Front Line" (author Petr Vondřich) – estimated time 6:00 p.m. www.sokol-jablonec.cz

12) Petřín Hotel and Restaurant, Petřínská 6 Freely accessible newly renovated observation tower. www.hotelpetrin.cz

13) Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, nám. B. Němcové Tour of the church interior. www.starokatolici-jablonec.cz

14) Schneider Villa, Zlatá ulice 2912/9 Open 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. only with tickets reserved in advance Guided tours of the building after interior renovation with added Art Deco furnishings for groups of up to 12 people at the following times (until capacity is reached): 9:00, 10:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00. Advance ticket reservations are required at evstupenka.cz from 1 September.

15) Kantor Villa, Palackého Street – guided tours of the interior every hour on the hour (9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00) until capacity is reached (20 people / 1 group)

16) Chapel of St. Anne, Palackého Street View of the interior of the chapel with an installation by Oldřich Plíva – 1548 through the grille.

17) Church of the Holy Trinity in Mšeno, U Kostela Street The interior of the church is open to the public. www.farnostjablonec.cz

18) Bead Production Museum, G&B Beads, Nisa Factory Mšeno, Janovská Street 132/39 Guided tour of the Bead Production Museum. Exhibition "Libuše and Libuše" Self-service bead workshop www.muzeumkoralku.cz www.nisafactory.cz

19) House of Czech-German Understanding, Československé armády 24 Open 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Rýnovice Lives – Late Summer Festival Exhibition Krakonoš, Lord of the Mountains (exhibition in the FR Gallery) 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Bead workshop with Marcela Růžičková 11:00 a.m. Jablonec lookout towers in one day – discussion with Lubor Lacina 2:00 p.m. Barbora Purmová presents her book Diviška a červený provázek (Diviška and the Red String), staged reading with interactive activities for children www.dumrynovice.cz

20) Church of the Holy Spirit, Pod Vodárnou 59 Open 2:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m. The interior of the church will be open to the public (from 5:00 p.m., there will be a concert by the Márnění project, and the programme will continue until approximately 10:00 p.m.). www.farnostjablonec.cz

21) KC Hotel Praha, Komenského 446/6 Open 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. From 4:00 p.m., presentation of the book Příběh hotelu Geling/Praha (The Story of the Geling Hotel/Prague) www.hotel-praha-jbc.cz

Family discovery trail

9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m

In the footsteps of the defunct Way of the Cross along Komenského Street – Máchova Street – Horní náměstí ("na Baště") Embark on a fun and educational trail with five stops and tasks to complete. You can start your journey anywhere – at any manned station, where you will receive a game sheet with a detailed description of the tasks, which you then hand in at the finish line – at the Tourist Information Centre in the Town Hall. Completing at least 4 tasks entitles you to a reward. The stations close at 4:30 p.m., and rewards can be collected at the finish line at the Tourist Information Centre in the New Town Hall building until 5:00 p.m. The reward is a token minted by the Jablonec College of Applied Arts and Higher Vocational School, designed by Lucie Mašková, a second-year student at the Higher Vocational School.

The family route will acquaint participants with, among other things, the history of the defunct Way of the Cross. The theme of the journey will be presented in a contemporary context and in a way that is accessible to younger participants. The original Way of the Cross, which led from approximately the site of today's narrowest house on Komenského Street (next to today's Hotel Praha) to Kalvarienberg, today's Horní náměstí, has disappeared without a trace.

Route stops with staff: House of Jana and Josef V. Scheybal, Municipal Library, Museum of Glass and Jewellery, New Town Hall, Destination: Tourist Information Centre in the New Town Hall

Route stops without staff: Máchova x Komenského Street, area in front of the main entrance to SUPŠ and VOŠ

Organisers and partners

Organiser: Kultura Jablonec, p. o., Co-organiser: Junák – Czech Scout, Jablonec nad Nisou Centre, z. s. The event is held in cooperation with the statutory city of Jablonec nad Nisou.

Partners: Česká obec sokolská – TJ SOKOL Jablonec n. Nisou, G&B beads, s. r. o., Hotel a restaurace Petřín, KC Hotel Praha, Městská galerie MY, z. s., Městská knihovna v Jablonci nad Nisou, p. o., Muzeum skla a bižuterie v Jablonci nad Nisou, Religious Community CČSH Jablonec nad Nisou, Roman Catholic Parish, Deanery – Jablonec nad Nisou, PLAC Association, Old Catholic Church, Parish Jablonec nad Nisou, SUPŠ and VOŠ Jablonec nad Nisou, p. o., Sytherm s.r.o., Elementary Art School Jablonec nad Nisou, p. o.

Programme subject to change!