Polička, Medieval municipality in Svitavy District, Czech Republic.
The municipality lies at 555 meters elevation, encircled by stone fortifications stretching 1220 meters with 19 defensive towers along the perimeter.
King Ottokar II established this settlement in 1265 to protect trade routes between Moravia and Bohemia, initially governed from Svojanov Castle.
The Church of Saint James the Great underwent reconstruction in Neo-Gothic style during the 1800s while maintaining elements from its original 1265 structure.
The town functions as an administrative center for the Svitavy District, connecting regional transportation networks to larger cities like Pardubice and Brno.
The birth room of composer Bohuslav Martinu sits within the bell tower of Saint James Church, where his father served as bell ringer.
Location: Svitavy District
Location: správní obvod obce s rozšířenou působností Polička
Inception: 1265
Elevation above the sea: 555 m
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: May 27, 2025 09:49
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