Pardubice Region, Administrative region in eastern Bohemia, Czech Republic.
The Pardubice Region is an administrative area in the eastern part of Bohemia in the Czech Republic, bringing together four districts: Pardubice, Chrudim, Svitavy and Ústí nad Orlicí. The landscape shifts between rolling hills, river valleys along the Elbe and wooded ridges that reach toward the Moravian border.
The area formed part of the Kingdom of Bohemia in the 14th century and developed over the centuries through trade along routes to Poland and Moravia. After the Second World War the administrative structure was adjusted several times until the current regional arrangement was settled in the 1990s.
The name Pardubice derives from a medieval Slavic settlement and now marks a region where traditional Bohemian folk arts survive in pottery workshops and wood carving studios. Visitors can see restored timber-framed houses with painted gables in smaller towns, while main streets are lined with chestnut trees and market squares host weekly farmers markets.
Travelers reach the larger towns by regional trains and buses that connect district capitals and smaller communities. Hiking maps and signage are available in rural areas, while information offices in town centers usually focus on local sights and accommodation options.
Near Slatiňany there is a stud farm that has bred horses since the 16th century and now houses a carriage museum. Visitors can walk through the historical stable buildings and see how draft horses are trained for traditional coaches.
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