Nymburk, Administrative district town in Central Bohemia, Czech Republic.
Description
Nymburk is a district town in Central Bohemia situated along the Elbe River, combining Gothic brick structures with modern municipal buildings and residential areas. The town layout shows the medieval core at its center, with the river providing natural boundaries to its development.
History
The town was founded around 1275 by King Ottokar II and was fortified with defensive walls to protect the route toward Prague. This early investment in fortification helped establish it as an important regional center.
Culture
The Church of Saint Giles with its Gothic brick towers dominates the town center and shows how medieval craftsmanship shaped local architecture. The church remains the focal point where residents and visitors naturally gather throughout the year.
Practical
The town is located on a railway line with connections to major centers and is served by the I/38 road linking across the region. Visitors can navigate the area easily and reach nearby destinations conveniently.
Did you know?
A local brewery has been producing beer here since the late 1800s and became a major employer in the town's economy. The brewing craft remains an important part of local identity and continues to operate today.
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City walls of Nymburk
250 m
Saint Giles Church, Nymburk
157 m
Písečný přesyp u Píst
4 km
Deanery in Nymburk
238 m
Saint Vitus church in Kovanice
3 km
Crematorium in Nymburk
1.3 km
Road bridge in Nymburk
290 m
Maria column
62 m
Mohyla (Nymburk)
172 m
Turecká věž
143 m
Water tower in Nymburk
188 m
Löwitova vila
522 m
Town hall in Nymburk
83 m
Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk in Nymburk
213 m
Church of Saint George in Nymburk
581 m
Sladovna
147 m
Kovanice Castle
2.9 km
Statue of John of Nepomuk in Nymburk
163 m
Dominikanerkloster Nimburg
215 m
Church of Saint Wenceslaus
3.1 km
Bohumil Hrabal Bench
35 m
Statue of John of Nepomuk in Nymburk
226 m
Katovna
367 m
Topol černý
1.9 km
Nymburk, Palackého 126
12 m
Watermill in Drahelice
2.9 km
Synagoge
2.9 km
Farní sbor Českobratrské církve evangelické v Nymburce
417 m
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