Wallenstein Museum and Mint

Although Albrecht von Wallenstein is a figure that arouses contradictory passions even among historians, he is clearly a positive and essential personality for Jičín. It was he who rebuilt the town and wanted to make it a worthy metropolis of European importance.

The story of Albrecht von Wallenstein is fascinating. His personality is multilayered, inspiring and warning. Discover the life of one of the most powerful men of the 17th century, a warrior, diplomat, builder equal to kings, businessman and horse lover.

There were two mints in Jičín, where Albrecht von Wallenstein's coins were minted between 1626 and 1634. They were neither large nor small. They were able to process a ton of precious metal per year and issue about a million coins, from a penny to a dime. Come and see how demanding the work of the engravers was. You will be rewarded with a hand-stamped souvenir with a portrait of Albrecht von Wallenstein. You will be stamping on a replica of a historical stamp!