Broumov, Historic town in Náchod District, Czech Republic
Description
Broumov is a medieval town situated near the Czech-Polish border in a valley basin at an elevation of 395 meters (1,300 feet). The Benedictine monastery and several protected churches form the architectural core, with the town spread across approximately 22 square kilometers.
History
The town was founded in 1256 and granted city privileges by King Ottokar II in 1275, which sparked growth in the cloth trade. These commercial rights transformed it into a significant textile hub that supplied markets across Europe during the medieval period.
Culture
The Benedictine monastery dominates the town's skyline and reflects the religious heritage that shaped daily life for centuries. The churches scattered through town continue to serve as gathering places where local traditions are observed and celebrated.
Practical
The visitor center at Mírové náměstí provides information and guidance for exploring the town and its surrounding natural areas. Staff there can help plan excursions and offer suggestions for making the most of your time in the region.
Did you know?
The cemetery church of the Virgin Mary stands as one of the oldest wooden sacred buildings in the region, remarkable for its preserved medieval construction. The monastery also houses a replica of the Turin Shroud, an object that draws pilgrims and art enthusiasts to the site.
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Broumov Abbey
173 m
Church of Saint Mary
693 m
Maria column in Rožmitál
2.9 km
All Saints church
5.3 km
Kościół pw. św. Wacława w Broumovie
322 m
Church of Saint Adalbert
126 m
Muzeum Broumovska
167 m
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
95 m
Mariensäule
53 m
Trójpański Kamień
6.6 km
Town hall in Broumov
27 m
Church of the Holy Spirit
411 m
Dub v Broumově
311 m
Church of the Resurrection
485 m
Městské divadlo
17 m
Municipal Library in Broumov
22 m
Obelisk in Rožmitál
2.8 km
Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows
2 km
Bieberstein
5.6 km
Mírové náměstí 104 - bývalá kavárna Herzog
73 m
Statue of Saint Florian
233 mSocha v svatého Floriána v Heřmánkovicích střed obce
5.3 km
Statue of Saint Joseph in Broumov
331 m
Malé náměstí 168
255 m
Usedlost čp. 19
932 m
Kladská 3 a 4
2.8 km
Generála Svobody 4
71 m
Hospital with the Church of the Holy Spirit
408 m
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