The Valdice Gate is a Renaissance building that was built in 1568-78 as part of the town fortifications. The top floor is late Baroque from 1768, the top of the tower with a gallery and a tent roof dates back to 1840. It is a typical dominant feature of the city’s silhouette.
The tower is 52 meters high and after climbing 156 steps, you can see the view from the observation deck at a height of 32 meters. With good visibility, you can see the wide surroundings from Zvičina through the Giant Mountains, Kozákov to Ještěd from this only preserved part of the medieval fortifications of the town of Jičín.
During the tourist season, exhibitions, concerts and performances of the town tower keeper are held here.
