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Brandýs nad Orlicí

Brandýs nad Orlicí is a city in the Ústí nad Orlicí region. It lies on both banks of the Tichá Orlice River on the junction of the regional city Ústí nad Orlicí (11 km from Brandýs) and Chocen (5 km from Brandýs). The Pardubice - Česká Třebová railway line, leads through the city, thereby making good train connection an advantage. The historical centre of the city has been an Urban Heritage Zone since 1995.

History

The oldest part of Brandýs is called Loukoť, documented way back to 1227. At the end of the 13th century Jindřich of Brandýs had a castle built. The castle and estate alternated the hands of numerous feudal families: the Lords of Boskovice, the Šternberks and Kostkovas of Postupice briefly. In the 2nd half of the 15th century Brandýs became a significant centre of the Unity of the Brethren and in 1503 the city earned the right to have its very own emblem. Under the rule of the Pernsteins the castle was demolished in 1507. In 1564, Karel the Elder of Žerotín was born here, who provided protection and asylum during the White Mountain period to the Order of the Fraternity of Priests, which also included J. A. Komenský. From the 2nd half of the 17th century, Brandýs belonged to the Trautmannsdorf, who commissioned the chateau that still stands today in 1781. After the railway was built, the city became a highly sought after summer resort.

The most significant monuments

Each visitor to the city should not miss paying a visit to the ruins of the castle built before 1289, where the remains of the walls, tower body and cellars of the castle palace have been preserved.

The city is also home to the Memorial Hall of Jan Amos Komensky, which houses an exhibition reminding us of the life and works with emphasis on his stay in Brandýs and the works created here. The city also boasts a unique natural labyrinth, which is created from European Hornbeam.

Legend

A long time ago, a girl of noble blood lived in the castle in Brandýs, however, not a rather happy life. It all happened when the child was expected, everyone was waiting for Fate, who was delayed in the forest and did not arrive at the castle until midnight. The devil’s hour cursed the girl with a delusional mind and placed a curse upon her that she would always arrive late wherever she would go. One day a poor young man fell in love with the maiden but was not worthy of her, however he managed to arrange a meeting at the old castle. The girl actually came in time but never saw him. The young man wanted to cool his burning body in the river but wild waters swallowed him up. Since then the girl only dressed in black and never even found peace in her grave. She appeared in the castle ruins as a nebulous, white ghost.

Sources used: http://cs.wikipedia.org, http://www.mesto-brandys.cz

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  • Karel sr. of Žerotín

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Memorials and monuments Memorials and monuments.

  • basket Brandýs nad Orlicí - natural labyrinth
    Brandýs nad Orlicí - natural labyrinth. Labyrinth created by witch hazels, unique structure neighbouring a momument to the nation's teacher Komensky in the pisturesque valley of the town Brandys nad Orlice.
    Telephone: 777093727, 732454364
    Address: Klopotské údolí, 56112, Brandýs nad Orlicí

Monument zones Monument zones.

Museums, galleries, and open-air museums Museums, galleries, and open-air museums.

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Observation towers and sight-seeing locations Observation towers and sight-seeing locations.

  • basket Monument to J. A. Komenský
    In 1622-1625 J. A. Komensky hid here. He wrote several documents here, in particular the famous Labyrinth of the World and The Heart's Paradise. In the book of wedding contracts, there is a record of his marriage to Dorota Cyrillova. Their descendents still live today. Since 1865, Komensky's monument has been situated in the place, where his house once stood.
    Address: Brandýs nad Orlicí

Ruins, city fortifications Ruins, city fortifications.

  • basket Brandýs nad Orlicí - castle ruins
    Brandýs nad Orlicí - castle ruins. The castle was founded prior to the year 1289 by Jindřich of Brandýs and changed owners over the centuries; the last owners were the Žerotíns in the years 1559 to 1636, and afterwards the castle was abandoned. Visible today are remnants of the walls and cellar spaces.
    Telephone: 737869296, 465544378
    Address: Brandýs nad Orlicí

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  • basket Brandýs nad Orlicí - natural labyrinth
    Brandýs nad Orlicí - natural labyrinth. Labyrinth created by witch hazels, unique structure neighbouring a momument to the nation's teacher Komensky in the pisturesque valley of the town Brandys nad Orlice.
    Telephone: 777093727, 732454364
    Address: Klopotské údolí, 56112, Brandýs nad Orlicí

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  • basket Penzion Mítkov
    Penzion Mítkov. guest-house ****
    Telephone: 465544056
    Address: V lukách 211, 561 12, Brandýs nad Orlicí

Hotels and motels Hotels and motels.

  • basket Rehabilitační ústav
    Rehabilitační ústav. hotel
    Telephone: 465544206, 465544207, 465544031
    Address: Lázeňská 58, 561 12, Brandýs nad Orlicí
  • basket Hotel Jiřička
    Hotel Jiřička. hotel
    Telephone: 739968051
    Address: Žerotínova 98, 561 12, Brandýs nad Orlicí

Private accommodation Private accommodation.

  • basket Alca ubytování
    apartment / private accommodation
    Telephone: 737 827 990
    Address: Žerotínova 127, 56112, Brandýs nad Orlicí

Restaurant Restaurant.

  • basket Penzion Mítkov

    Telephone: 465544056
    Address: V lukách 211, 561 12, Brandýs nad Orlicí
  • basket Jiřička Restaurant

    Telephone: 739968051
    Address: Žerotínova 98, 561 12, Brandýs nad Orlicí
  • basket Tábořiště "U konťáku"

    Telephone: 604571443
    Address: 56112, Brandýs nad Orlicí
  • basket U Nováků

    Telephone: 605348638
    Address: Komenského 4, 561 12, Brandýs nad Orlicí
  • searched records: 4

Bars, cafés Bars, cafés.

  • basket Rehabilitační ústav

    Telephone: 465544206, 465544207, 465544031
    Address: Lázeňská 58, 561 12, Brandýs nad Orlicí
  • basket Penzion Mítkov

    Telephone: 465544056
    Address: V lukách 211, 561 12, Brandýs nad Orlicí
  • basket Bar u Podkovy

    Telephone: 465544134
    Address: Komenského náměstí 14, 561 12, Brandýs nad Orlicí
  • basket Cukrárna Na Výsluní

    Telephone: 739420929
    Address: Žerotínova 114, 56112, Brandýs nad Orlicí
  • basket Pivnice U Medvěda

    Telephone: 603524016
    Address: Žerotínova 126, 561 12, Brandýs nad Orlicí
  • searched records: 5

Congress and reception facilities Congress and reception facilities.

  • basket Rehabilitation institute
    Rehabilitation institute. accommodation facility
    Telephone: 465544206, 465544207
    Address: Lázeňská 58, 561 12, Brandýs nad Orlicí
  • basket Pension Mítkov
    Pension Mítkov. accommodation facility
    Maximum capacity of hall (connected halls): 50 theatre.
    Penzion Mítkov is situated on the bank of the Tichá Orlice river in the Orlice natural park and came into existence aft er the reconstruction of the original water mill in the period of 2001–2003. The facilities serve in particular as a pleasant and recreational centre.
    Telephone: 465544056, 465544057
    Address: V lukách 211, 561 12, Brandýs nad Orlicí

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  • basket Penzion Mítkov
    sauna for accommodated guests only , indoor swimming pool for accommodated guests only , outdoor sports ground, indoor whirlpool for hotel guests only, fitness centre for accommodated guests only
    Telephone: 465544056
    Address: V lukách 211, 561 12, Brandýs nad Orlicí

Outdoor sports grounds Outdoor sports grounds.

  • basket Penzion Mítkov
    sauna for accommodated guests only , indoor swimming pool for accommodated guests only , outdoor sports ground, indoor whirlpool for hotel guests only, fitness centre for accommodated guests only
    Telephone: 465544056
    Address: V lukách 211, 561 12, Brandýs nad Orlicí
  • basket Tábořiště "U konťáku"
    playground, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 604571443
    Address: 56112, Brandýs nad Orlicí

Outdoor swimming Outdoor swimming.

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