City walls of Kadaň

The city of Kadaň is one of the few cities in northern Bohemia that has largely preserved its medieval character. One of the most tangible evidences of the city's medieval past are the city walls, which will be discussed in this post. While the city itself was founded in the middle of the 13th century, the original walls are about 100 years younger. In the late Gothic period, the fortifications were further strengthened to make the city better…