Příbor, town in the Czech Republic
Příbor is a small town in the Czech Republic located in the Nový Jičín District in the Moravia region. The town features medieval characteristics including cobblestone streets from older centuries and buildings displaying baroque facades from multiple periods. The architecture shows a mix of Renaissance and baroque styles, and the central Virgin Mary Square is lined with historic buildings featuring arcades, containing a 1713 monument and an iron fountain from 1898.
Příbor was founded in 1251 by Count Frank of Hückeswagen and lay on an important medieval trade route called the Polská cesta. In the late 13th century, the town came under the protection of the bishopric of Olmütz, fostering economic development especially of the textile industry from the 16th century onward.
The town bears the name of the Virgin Mary, reflected in its main church and the square's 1713 monument dedicated to her. Local residents gather for seasonal festivals such as the Masopust celebration in February, which features traditional costumes and music, and community spaces host art exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year.
The town is easy to navigate on foot since the streets are small and not crowded, with many visitors using bicycles or taking leisurely strolls. Small local cafes and shops dot the area, providing comfortable spots to sit and observe everyday life.
Sigmund Freud, the renowned psychoanalyst, was born here in 1856 and spent his first three years in a modest house still visible to visitors today. A museum displays his childhood room and personal objects from his early years, while a copper couch sculpture in town commemorates his psychoanalytic practice.
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