Polička, Medieval municipality in Svitavy District, Czech Republic.
Polička is a town with city privileges in Svitavy District, Czech Republic, situated on elevated terrain surrounded by rolling countryside. Stone fortifications and defensive towers form a ring around the settlement, marking the boundary of the historic core.
The settlement was founded in the 13th century to monitor trade passing between two historical regions. Over time it grew into a significant administrative and commercial hub within the broader region.
The Church of Saint James the Great gives its name to the town's spiritual center and shapes how locals and visitors experience the place. It stands as the focal point where religious traditions and daily life intersect, visible from many corners of the town.
The town is easy to explore on foot, as the fortification wall creates a natural boundary around the historic area. Some streets slope upward, so comfortable walking shoes and time to wander at a leisurely pace are helpful.
The renowned composer Bohuslav Martinu was born in 1890 in a room above the church, where his father worked as the bell keeper. This connection links the birthplace of a major artistic figure to the town's spiritual center.
Location: Svitavy District
Location: správní obvod obce s rozšířenou působností Polička
Inception: 1265
Elevation above the sea: 555 m
Reference: CZ0533578576
Shares border with: Lubná, Sebranice, Chmelík, Pomezí, Jedlová, Korouhev, Kamenec u Poličky, Květná, Široký Důl, Stašov
Email: urad@policka.org
Website: http://policka.org
GPS coordinates: 49.71468,16.26548
Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:40
Pivovar Polička
588 m
Maria column in Polička
25 m
Church of Saint James the Greater in Polička
181 m
City walls of Polička
171 m
Town hall in Polička
22 m
Church of Saint Michael
355 m
Centrum Bohuslava Martinů
96 m
Sněženky ve Vysokém lese
5.7 km
Polygonal Barn in Široký Důl
4.5 km
Church of Saint George (Pomezí)
4.5 km
Jewish cemetery in Polička
725 m
V bukách
4.7 km
Schlesinger chapel
4.1 km
Poličská tabule
3.1 km
Demels chapel
5 km
Grave of Bohuslav Martinů
353 m
Tylův dům
338 m
Socha Poroba
359 m
Městský dům čp. 160
53 m
Bust of Bedřich Smetana in Polička
205 m
Boy school in Polička
90 m
Statue of John of Nepomuk in front of the town hall in Polička
37 m
Městský dům čp. 125 - domek hrobníka
322 m
Statue of Svatopluk Čech in Polička
213 m
Socha Naše osvobození
342 m
Městský dům čp. 188 - lékárna
73 m
Špitál
125 m
Pomník Bohuslava Martinů v Poličce
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