padlým v I. sv. válce

The Monument to the Fallen of World War I (Czech: Pomník padlým v I. světové válce) in Tábor is a small local war memorial standing on Čs. armády street, on the slope above the Jordán reservoir, near the Billa supermarket. It commemorates residents of Tábor and the surrounding villages who died between 1914 and 1918.

Where exactly is the monument?

The memorial stands above Jordán — one of the oldest man-made water reservoirs in Central Europe, first dammed back in 1492. It's a quiet spot on the edge of Tábor's historic centre, not far from the town's other World War I memorials, which are spread across several districts (including Klokoty and the Pod Kotnovem park).

What does the monument show?

The memorial carries the inscription "1914–1918" together with plaques listing the names of local men who died in the war. Like many Czech towns, Tábor erected several such monuments in different neighbourhoods after independence in 1918 — each one commemorating the local community from which the fallen soldiers of the Austro-Hungarian army had come.

Is it worth visiting?

The site's value is historical and symbolic rather than architectural. It pairs well with a walk along the Jordán reservoir and a visit to Tábor's historic town centre, a short walk away.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the World War I memorial in Tábor located? On Čs. armády street, on the slope above the Jordán reservoir, close to the Billa supermarket.

Who does the monument commemorate? Residents of Tábor and the surrounding area who died between 1914 and 1918.

Is this the only World War I memorial in Tábor? No — the town has several such monuments across different districts (including Klokoty and Čekanice), which was typical for Czech towns after 1918.

Note: this is a working draft — available sources did not allow us to confirm the exact year this particular monument was erected, its sculptor, or the precise number of names it lists (sources give differing estimates).