Nová Paka, Municipality with town privileges in Jičín District, Czech Republic
Nová Paka is a municipality with town privileges located in the Jičín District of northeastern Czech Republic. The settlement spans a residential area served by road and rail connections that link surrounding regions.
The settlement was originally known as Mladá Paka and received its first documented mention in 1357 when a vicar was appointed to the Church of Saint Nicholas. This religious foundation marked the beginning of the location's development as a community center.
The Sucharda House displays works by regional artists and reflects local craftsmanship traditions. It provides insight into how the community has valued artistic expression over time.
The town is accessible via the I/16 road and a railway line that connects multiple locations. Visitors will find a small community with local amenities and clear orientation within the settlement.
The Cemetery Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows was built between 1700 and 1709 and displays religious architecture from that era. Next to it stands a wooden Greek Catholic church that was brought from the Carpathian region.
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