Nový Bor, Glass manufacturing town in Česká Lípa District, Czech Republic.
Description
Nový Bor is a town in the Česká Lípa District situated in a valley on the southern edge of the Lusatian Mountains, shaped by centuries of glass production. The town center displays 18th and 19th century buildings alongside working factories and workshops that still operate throughout the surrounding areas.
History
The settlement began around 1700 and came under the control of the Kinsky noble family from 1710, who developed the area and expanded glass manufacturing operations. It gained town privileges in 1757, marking official recognition of its growth and economic importance.
Culture
The town's name reflects its origins as a new settlement built around glass manufacturing, which shaped local pride and identity. Walking through the streets, one notices how craftspeople and their work remain central to community life.
Practical
The town is best explored on foot, with museums and the town center close together and mostly flat terrain making walking easy. Visitors should plan ahead and check opening times, as not all attractions and workshops are accessible daily or year-round.
Did you know?
The Crystalex company, one of Central Europe's largest glassworks, operates here and has employed generations of craftspeople who shaped the town's economy and reputation. The factory produces high-quality crystal that is exported across the world.
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Rock castle Sloup
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Kleis
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Glass House, Nový Bor
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Chateau Sloup
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Samuelova jeskyně
3.5 km
Lesní divadlo
3.3 km
Sklářské muzeum v Novém Boru
249 m
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Nový Bor
156 m
Church of Saint Catherine of Alexandria
3.1 km
Rozhledna Na Stráži
3.4 km
Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk (Sloup v Čechách)
2.4 km
Římskokatolická farnost Sloup v Čechách
3.3 km
Římskokatolická farnost-děkanství Nový Bor
154 m
Červený rybník
2.5 km
Saint Rosalia chapel in Arnultovice
1.4 km
Church of Holy Spirit (Arnultovice)
910 m
Town hall in Nový Bor
268 m
Bukový důl (Svojkov)
4.1 km
Římskokatolická farnost Skalice
2 km
Kottowitzer Berg
1.7 km
Staré časy
4.3 km
Glass factory Klára
2.9 km
Holy Trinity Chapel
4.7 km
Lípa širokolistá ve Sloupu v Čechách
3.3 km
Chapel of Saint Mary Magdalene
3.4 km
Chapel of Saint Joseph
4.8 km
Městské divadlo Nový Bor
834 m
Chapel of Our Lady of the Snow
3.3 km
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