Žamberk, town in Pardubice Region, Czech Republic
Žamberk is a small town in the valley of the Divoká Orlice river, located in the foothills of the Orlické Mountains. The center features a main square with a classical town hall, a baroque church with two tall towers, and several historic buildings, while green spaces and parks run throughout the town.
The town was founded in the late 13th century and was initially called Senftenberg before the Czech name Žamberk came into use in the 14th century. After a division between two lordships from 1341 to 1575, it received its first official status as a town with a seat of government under Mikuláš z Bubna.
Saint Wenceslas Church and the Marian column on the main square serve as gathering places where residents meet and local festivities occur. The town maintains its traditions through regular markets and celebrations held throughout the year that shape community life.
The town is easily accessible by car or bus and is located about 55 kilometers from Hradec Králové with direct rail connections. Visitors can find an information center where maps are available and staff offer advice on hiking, cycling routes, and local attractions.
Václav Prokop Diviš, an 18th-century inventor from Žamberk, developed the first working lightning rod system here. His house now contains a museum displaying old machines and technologies that reveals how innovation took place in this small town.
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