Svitavy, District town in Pardubice Region, Czech Republic
Description
Svitavy is a district town in Pardubice Region located in a valley at about 435 meters elevation. The town is surrounded by uplands and connected via the Prague-Brno railway line.
History
The settlement emerged around 1150 when Premonstratensian monks from Litomyšl established the Church of Saint Giles and named it Stará Svitava. This early monastic presence shaped the place for centuries to come.
Culture
The Town Museum and Gallery, located in Budig's Villa, showcases local history through exhibitions and collections. These displays reflect the traditions and everyday life of the region across different time periods.
Practical
The town is divided into four distinct neighborhoods: Moravský Lačnov, Lány, Město, and Svitavy-předměstí, each with its own residential and commercial areas. Visitors can explore these different zones on foot to see how each serves its purpose.
Did you know?
The Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary displays a blend of Romanesque and Baroque architectural styles reflecting its long building history. The Renaissance Old Town Hall with its prominent tower stands in contrast to this layered architecture.
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Esperanto-Museum
341 m
Church of St. Giles
502 m
Ottendorferův dům
337 m
Langer's Villa
606 m
Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary
119 m
Oskar Schindler memorial in Svitavy
798 m
Dům U mouřenína
148 m
Old town hall in Svitavy
133 m
Church of Saint Joseph (Svitavy)
429 m
Villa Budig
354 m
City walls of Svitavy
91 m
Jewish cemetery in Svitavy
1.9 kmSousoší nejsvětější trojice u Vendolí
3.2 km
Dům čp. 67
215 m
Městský dvůr
19 m
Socha svatého Jana Nepomuckého
398 m
Dům čp. 53
66 m
Socha rudoarmějce
311 m
Dům čp. 57
118 m
Sigmundova vila
471 m
Statue of Saint John Sarkander
574 m
Osvobození
447 m
Dům čp. 135
64 m
Sousoší Piety
733 m
Virgin Mary chapel in Svitavy
2.4 km
Socha
1.2 km
Dům čp. 75
291 m
Dům čp. 52
57 m
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