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Pardubice became a town sometime around 1340. Back then it was owned by the Lords of Pardubice, the most prominent figure of the line being Arnošt of Pardubice, the first Archbishop of Prague, advisor and friend to Emperor Charles IV, a distinguished European personality of that time. Buildings on the square and adjacent streets bear the oldest traces of early gothic architecture. The neo-renaissance city hall of Pardubice is the main focal point. Arnošt of Pardubice, the Velká Pardubická Steeplechase, the Golden Helmet, gingerbread – this is just a brief list of what Pardubice is famous for in the minds of people in the Czech Republic and the entire world. However, if you are not an enthusiastic historian, sports fan or culinary gourmand, you can catch up by reading the following crash course on the city. Pardubice lies on the point where the Labe and Chrudimka rivers meet and dates back to more than 700 years. The emblem, which Pardubice has been using as its symbol since the 12th century, is created from a silver horse on a red background. The city experienced its greatest flourishing during the time, when the estate belonged to the noble family the Pernštejns, who gave the historical centre of Pardubice’s its appearance. They say that Pardubice is a city of sports, horses and gingerbread, and it can also be considered the city of transportation. The historically first railway route from Olomouc to Prague leads through here, an international airport is situated here, you can reach the city by car and perhaps even by boat soon. So, now you know how to get to Pardubice. #europe #czech #czechrepublic #city #cityscape #gothic #architecture #travel #history #instone #details

Plague Column of 1695

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You can find out about the history of Pardubice with a trip to Plague Column of 1695. Make time to visit the monuments and churches while you're in the area.

Plague Column of 1695

Green Gate

Find out about the history of Pardubice when you take a trip to Green Gate. Discover the area's theater scene and monuments.

Green Gate

Republic Square

Find out about the history of Pardubice with a stop at Republic Square. Discover the area's theater scene and monuments.

Republic Square

Municipal Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Municipal Theatre during your stay in Pardubice. Discover the area's theater scene and monuments.

Municipal Theatre

Bedrich Smetana Memorial

You can find out about the history of Pardubice when you stop by Bedrich Smetana Memorial. Discover the area's theater scene and monuments.

Bedrich Smetana Memorial

Church of St. Bartholomew

You can find out about the history of Pardubice with a visit to Church of St. Bartholomew. Discover the area's theater scene and monuments.

Church of St. Bartholomew

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