Mladá Boleslav, Industrial city in Central Bohemia, Czech Republic
Description
Mladá Boleslav lies at the confluence of the Jizera and Klenice rivers, connecting old town districts with modern industrial zones. The city spans territory with varied landscapes where historic streets meet contemporary infrastructure.
History
The settlement received its name from Duke Boleslaus II and was granted city status in 1334, marking its rise as an important administrative center. These events laid the foundation for the development that shaped the region until today.
Culture
The 15th-century cathedral and the Brethren church from 1554 display different architectural styles that emerged during the city's development. Both buildings shape the appearance of the old town as you walk through its streets.
Practical
The city has direct train connections to Prague to the southwest along with regular bus services that make arriving by various means easy. Daily connections allow for both day trips and longer stays visiting from the capital.
Did you know?
The Škoda automobile factory originated in 1895 as Laurin & Klement and remains the region's largest employer today. Visitors can sense the shaping role of this industry throughout the city's development and in people's everyday lives.
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Municipal Theatre of Mladá Boleslav
337 m
Castle in Mladá Boleslav
573 m
Michalovice Castle
2.9 km
Škoda Auto Museum
889 m
Maria column in Mladá Boleslav
351 m
Old water tower in Mladá Boleslav
347 m
Templ palace in Mladá Boleslav
467 m
Kosmonosy Castle
3.4 km
Prison in Mladá Boleslav
936 m
Saint Nicholas church in Vinec
3.4 km
Old town hall in Mladá Boleslav
264 m
Jewish cemetery in Mladá Boleslav
719 m
Hrdlořezy
5 km
Loreta
3.3 km
Piaristická kolej
3.7 km
Letecké muzeum Metoděje Vlacha
1.3 km
V chobotech
2.7 km
Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
3.7 km
Rácov Castle
1.7 km
Josefův Důl Chateau
5 km
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
214 m
Skanzen Altamira Kosmonosy
3.2 km
Church of Saint Gall
208 m
Lom u Chrástu
3.4 km
Church of Saint John of Nepomuk (Mladá Boleslav)
70 m
Římskokatolická farnost Kosmonosy
3.7 km
Hradiště Švédské šance
2.8 km
Kostel svatého Bonaventury
351 m
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