Chrudim, Historic town center in Chrudim, Czech Republic
Description
Chrudim is a town in eastern Bohemia that spreads along both banks of the Chrudimka River and sits at the base of the Iron Mountains. It developed around this water route and now functions as an administrative hub for the surrounding district in the Pardubice Region.
History
The town received royal privileges in 1276 from King Ottokar II due to its location on a major trade route between Prague and Moravia. This strategic position helped it grow as an administrative and commercial hub.
Culture
The Museum of Puppetry Culture in Mydlářovský House displays collections tied to Czech puppet theater traditions and the craft behind them. The town has become known for this art form, drawing visitors interested in exploring how puppetry shaped local identity.
Practical
Four railway stations connect the town and make it easy to reach by public transport. The town center is compact and walkable, with main points of interest located close together.
Did you know?
Since 1951, the Loutkářská Chrudim Festival has been held yearly and ranks among the oldest puppet theater festivals in the world. The festival draws artists and enthusiasts and has made the town a meeting point for this art form internationally.
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Slatiňany Castle
3.7 km
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Chrudim
19 m
Bára
4 km
Kočičí hrádek
4.2 km
Church of Saint Bartholomew
4.3 km
Saint Martin church in Slatiňany
3.6 km
Old town hall
94 m
Sloup Proměnění Páně
55 m
Mydlář House
75 m
Kostel svaté Kateřiny Alexandrijské
387 m
Kotěrova vila
422 m
Church of Saint Michael
304 m
Ptačí ostrovy
985 m
Capuchin monastery in Chrudim
169 m
Muzeum loutkářských kultur v Chrudimi
80 m
Church of Saint Joseph
142 m
Museum barokních soch (Chrudim)
142 m
Hradiště Na Hradě
3.3 km
Habrov
3.3 km
Neuperský dvůr
556 m
Ceregettiho dům
155 m
Rozvodovský dům
76 m
Khomovský dům
104 m
Švýcárna
4.2 km
Chrudimská tabule
1.1 km
Na skalách
4.3 kmPumberka
1.5 km
Mlýn Janderov
2.5 km
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