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Chrast

The city Chrast lies at the foot of the Czech-Moravian Highlands, at an altitude of 292 m a.s.l. in the region of Chrudim (12 km southeast of Chrudim), together with its local neighbouring towns - Podlažice, Chacholice and Skála, whose land registry also includes a picturesque valley and village   Podskála. The historical centre of the city is an Urban Heritage Zone.

History

Chrast was established in the 2nd half of the 13th century by the Benedictine monastery in Podlažice. The monastery was destroyed by Hussite troops in 1421. The so-called Devil’s Bible (Codex gigas) was written in this monastery. During the Swedish wars it was seized and taken to Sweden, where it remains till the present. It is one of the largest handwritten books in the world. Until 1427, the abbey and city were entrusted to the hands of the Hussite marshal Jakub of Kroměšín, later the estate was transferred to the royal crown. In 1868, the city joined the railway line Německý Brod – Pardubice. At the end of the 19th century, the city water mains were constructed and the first factories were established.

The most significant monuments

Among the most significant monuments is the Renaissance chateau, which served as the summer residence of the Kralovehradec Bishop for three hundred years.

The City Museum and Gallery and exhibitions are housed in three wings of the chateau. The chateau also includes the chateau gardens, landscaped as a park in 1903 by architect Thomayer of Prague.

Legend

Legend says that in old times, a long time ago a Czech royal princess rode through Chrast Moravou. She fell ill and needed to be taken care of in Chrast. When she recovered, she wanted to give something to the people of Chrast as a token of gratitude. They requested if the town could use her emblem on its seal. The queen approved, however, instead of one eagle there are two on the emblem. Another legend says that they are not eagles but roosters as an expression of the fact the aldermen at the time often quarrelled and fought with each other over power like roosters.

Sources used: http://cs.wikipedia.org, http://www.mestochrast.cz

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Castles and chateaus Castles and chateaus.

  • basket Chrast - town museum, chateau
    Chrast - town museum, chateau. Following the Thirty Years War the Renaissance chateau served as the summer residence of the Hradec Králové bishops. The adapted chateau courtyard and the museum concert hall (the former chateau chapel with original paintings) serve for concert performances. The Roman Hall and Chinese Room with paintings by Antonín Machek in the Town Office are used for weddings and ceremonial occasions. The chateau includes gardens that were changed into a park in 1903 by architect Thomayer of Prague. Preserved...
    Telephone: 469667194
    Address: Náměstí 1 - Zámek, 538 51, Chrast u Chrudimě

Education trails Education trails.

  • basket Chrastecko nature trail
    The nature trail starts from the train station in Chrast by Chrudim, it is 12.5 km long and its trail includes 13 stations, which familiarise visitors with the local history, architecture, geology, flora and fauna.The trail leads to Chrast, then around the Horecky Pond towards Žejbra Valley to Podskaly and ends in Vrbatově Kostelci.
    Address: 538 51, Chrast

Monument zones Monument zones.

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

  • basket Chrast - town museum, chateau
    Chrast - town museum, chateau. Following the Thirty Years War the Renaissance chateau served as the summer residence of the Hradec Králové bishops. The adapted chateau courtyard and the museum concert hall (the former chateau chapel with original paintings) serve for concert performances. The Roman Hall and Chinese Room with paintings by Antonín Machek in the Town Office are used for weddings and ceremonial occasions. The chateau includes gardens that were changed into a park in 1903 by architect Thomayer of Prague. Preserved...
    Telephone: 469667194
    Address: Náměstí 1 - Zámek, 538 51, Chrast u Chrudimě

Nature monuments and reservations Nature monuments and reservations.

Guest houses Guest houses.

  • basket Penzion California
    Penzion California. guest-house
    Telephone: 469666463, 732278476
    Address: Podskala 44, 538 51, Chrast

Restaurant Restaurant.

Bars, cafés Bars, cafés.

  • basket Penzion California

    Telephone: 469666463, 732278476
    Address: Podskala 44, 538 51, Chrast
  • basket Cukrárna
    Address: Náměstí 160, 538 51, Chrast

Civic Centre Civic Centre.

  • basket Sokol House

    Telephone: 775306935
    Address: Tylova 436, 538 51, Chrast

Coarse fishing grounds Coarse fishing grounds.

  • basket Chrašický rybník
    coarse fishing ground of the Czech Fishing Union - pond
    Telephone: 469 667 131
    Address: Chrast

Outdoor sports grounds Outdoor sports grounds.

  • basket SK Chrast
    outdoor sports ground
    Address: V Lipkách, 538 51, Chrast

Outdoor swimming Outdoor swimming.

Sports halls / gyms Sports halls / gyms.

  • basket Základní škola
    sports hall / gym
    Telephone: 608 623 974
    Address: U Pošty 5, 53851, Chrast

Bus stops Bus stops.

Train stops Train stops.

Weirs Weirs.

  • basket Jez
    weir
    Address: Chrast

Chemists Chemists.

  • basket Lékárna

    Telephone: 469666543
    Address: U Pošty 17, 538 51, Chrast

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