The Jihlava Catacombs

Corridors under the town of Jihlava were made by joining cellars originally used for storing food and tools. The catacombs of Jihlava are the longest in the Bohemia. Dark corridors cover an area of chodby 50 000 m2. Their total length is 25 kilometers. They spread under the whole town below most town’s sights. In 1978, the so called lighting corridor was discovered (the walls are covered with white coat is luminescent when illuminated).

Fantasy of locals has always been involved with the underground and many legends appeared. For instance, one says a story of the walled up nun, or peculiar figure the arm of which is raised and has a thin neck and wears a helmet. Also, an underground lake or a secret chambers holding 12 coffins and gold crosses should be underground. From April to October the underground is opened daily. During the rest of the year you can ask for an individual group tour.