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Chrudim

Chrudim, also known as the “Athens of East Bohemia,” is a city situated on the border of the Iron Mountains and Elbe Lowlands, 10 km south of the beautiful city Pardubice and 33 km from Hradec Králové. Geomorphologically it lies in the Chrudimsky Basin (240 a.s.l.), which is a part of the Bohemian Chalk Plateau. The Chrudimka River flows through the city, which springs from the protected landscape region Žďár Peaks. The Urban Heritage Zone was declared in 1990.

History

The first evidence of the settlement of the city’s territories is documented by archaeological material from the turn of 4th century B.C. From 995 to 1055, the first Přemysl fortification was established. In 1055, Bretislav I passed away here during his military expedition. Kosmo’s record of this event is the first reliable evidence of Chrudim. A real medieval town evolved from the existing fortification in 1263 with the colonisation efforts of Přemysl Otakar II. In 1421, the town joined the Hussites after being defeated by the Taborites and troops of Prague. In 1620, Chrudim was severely disabled by its inclination to Czech King Fridrich Falcky. In the 18th and 19th century, the current look of the peaceful provincial town was born. Among others, the late establishment of the railway (1871) and slower development in industrial production played a role in this process.

The most significant monuments

The city’s dominant landmark visible from a distance is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It was originally a Gothic building with a Romanesque foundation and Neo-Gothic renovations from the middle of the 19th century.

From the Renaissance period, the significant and a typical structure of Chrudim with arcades was preserved - Mydlářovský dům (the Soap Maker’s House), which is home to the Museum of Puppets. Not only the centre of the city but also the broad surroundings offer a number of architecturally interesting structures, mainly churches with Gothic foundations - St. Catherine’s, St. Michael’s and the Elevation of the Holy Cross. Another building of interest is the Museum complex which is formed by a Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Baroque wing. The permanent museum exhibitions offer visitors a mosaic from the history of Chrudimsko, an exhibition of Handicrafts and Art Posters.

Legend

The traditional religious pilgrimage in Chrudim is connected to the painting of St. Salvatore, which is found in the local cathedral. According to tradition, the painting comes from the collections of Emperor Rudolf II. The painting was stolen from the collection during the Thirty Years War by the Swedes, however, they lost it along the way when it fell out of the cart and ended up in Chrudim. When the Swedes passed through Chrudim, they stabbed the painting and cut it. Legend says that blood spewed from the wounds on the Saviours cheeks. Therefore, the paintings owners treated it with great respect an soon gave it to the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. This is how the Salvatore tradition came to be in Chrudim.

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

Related personalities

  • Peter Jilemnický
  • Jan Nepomuk Štěpánek
  • Josef Ressel
  • Viktorin Kornel ze Všehrd
  • Marie Kornelová
  • Eliška Rejčka
  • Přemysl Otakar II

Objects on map

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Castles and chateaus Castles and chateaus.

  • basket Medlešice - chateau
    Originally a fortress, which was already documented in 1626. In 1725 it was rebuilt into a chateau, which has maintained its form until the present. The chateau is a single-storey building with a "T" shaped layout and a mansard roof with dormer windows. There is a park made accessible to the public with rare tress next to the chateau.
    Telephone: 607692899
    Address: č.p. 1, 53831, Chrudim, Medlešice

Education trails Education trails.

  • basket Chrudim - town tourist trail
    Chrudim - town tourist trail. The 11 km long trail through the town of Chrudim can be walked along with a flyer that is available from the Information Centre; this contains a description of the trail, a map, and information on important structures along the way. The trail is not marked along the route. Trail walkers can document their participation by collecting stamps at control stations along the way. Upon completing the entire trail guests obtain a hiking token at the Information Centre. The trail is in compliance with IVV...
    Telephone: 736754190
    Address: Chrudim
  • basket Podhůra forest trail
    Podhůra forest trail. The 3 km long forest trail runs through the western section of the Chrudim forest Podhůra. Six information tables describing life in the forest are located along the trail. Each station poses a question whose answer can then be verified at the following station.
    Address:
  • basket Blue axis - educational trail with posted information
    Blue axis - educational trail with posted information. The education trail features nine panels presenting the flora and fauna of Chrudim. The trail begins on the corner of Lázeňská and Široka Streets and continues up the regenerated original medieval mill race, finishing at the hockey stadium.
    Telephone: 469645253
    Address: Chrudim

Jewish monuments Jewish monuments.

  • basket Chrudim - Jewish cemetery
    Chrudim - Jewish cemetery. The Jewish cemetery was ceremoniously opened on 19 January 1890 by the Society of Israelites. From the Second World War the cemetery could no longer be used and fell into disrepair. The oldest tomb is from 1890, the latest from 1940. Approximately 100 tombstones have been preserved. The names of Nazi victims were etched on several of the tombstones. According to preserved plans tombstones are divided into sections – founders of the cemetery, children’s graves, and graves for foreigners. Inscriptions...
    Telephone: 608123237
    Address: Novoměstská ul., 53701, Chrudim

Monument zones Monument zones.

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

Nature monuments and reservations Nature monuments and reservations.

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

  • basket The Museum of Marionette culture in Chrudim
    The Museum of Marionette culture in Chrudim. (opened from 6/22/2012)

    The Museum of Puppets in Chrudim was opened in 1972. It is resided in marvelous renaissance building which was built in 1573-1576 by a townsman of Chrudim - Matěj Mydlář. His son Daniel had a little tower with a minaret built onto it. The museum collects and files the documents about the evolution of the Czech and the world puppetry and presents it to public.
    Telephone: 469620310
    Address: Břetislavova 74, 537 60, Chrudim
  • basket Lookout tower Bára on Čertova rock
    Lookout tower Bára on Čertova rock. Viewing tower in the shape of an original triangular pyramid by architect Martin Rajniš, which is made from planks stacked on top of one another so that they hold together with their own weight.
    Telephone: 469645235
    Address: 53701, Chrudim

Ruins, city fortifications Ruins, city fortifications.

  • basket Gun Powder bastion - artillery bastion
    Gun Powder bastion - artillery bastion. This bastion stands in the northeastern corner of the town's fortifications. It was built in 1435 and was designed for defence with firearms. It is the youngest component of the town's fortifications. At present it is home to an exposition about the town's fortifications.
    Telephone: 469645821
    Address: 537 01, Chrudim

Tourist attractions Tourist attractions.

Zoological and botanical gardens, arboretums, and caves Zoological and botanical gardens, arboretums, and caves.

  • basket Chrudim cacti grower
    Small family company which deals with growing and selling cacti, exhibition activities.
    Telephone: 469688366
    Address: Gorkého 886, 53701, Chrudim

Guest houses Guest houses.

  • basket Euro penzion
    Euro penzion. guest-house
    Dear quest, wellcome to our new boarding house. All rooms are equipped with satellite TV and radio, refrigerator, telephone and safe. Internet connection in every room. Every roo, has got a bathroom with bath or shower and WC. You can leave car in a closed parking area nearby quest ghouse. Summer teracce, garden summerhouse, playground, fireplace, barbecue, garden swimming pool (may to october).
    Telephone: 607960788
    Address: V Tejnecku 535, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Penzion Chrudimák
    Penzion Chrudimák. guest-house ***
    Telephone: 777049135, 775124186
    Address: Koželužská 455, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Penzion Relax
    Penzion Relax. guest-house
    Telephone: 777336515, 603533335, 777103690
    Address: Obce Ležáků 168, 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Penzion U náhonu
    Penzion U náhonu. guest-house
    Telephone: 728783514
    Address: Soukenická 156, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Restaurace a penzion Krmelec
    Restaurace a penzion Krmelec. guest-house
    Telephone: 603 533 335
    Address: Filištínská 143 , 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Penzion Žižka
    Penzion Žižka. guest-house
    Telephone: 777210156
    Address: Žižkovo náměstí 106, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Cafe a penzion polo Sport
    guest-house
    Telephone: 724 800 769, 777 766 416
    Address: Radoušova 17, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Motorest Karibik
    guest-house
    Telephone: 469 315 765, 777603310
    Address: Čáslavská 668, 53701, Chrudim
  • searched records: 8

Hotels and motels Hotels and motels.

  • basket Hotel Bohemia Chrudim
    Hotel Bohemia Chrudim. hotel *** superior
    Hotel with a total capacity of 105 beds offers comfortable accommodation in: 43 double rooms, 5 above standard-equipped business suites and 1 deluxe suite, the equipment will satisfy the most demanding customers. Hotel apartments, located in dependance hotel, with a capacity of 27 beds, offers the possibility of inexpensive accommodation for the less demanding clients.
    Telephone: 469699300
    Address: Masarykovo nám. 900, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Hotel Alfa
    Hotel Alfa. hotel
    Telephone: 469620238
    Address: Čs. partyzánů 24, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Hotel restaurant Fortna
    hotel
    Telephone: 602 165 121
    Address: Fortenská 43 , 537 01, Chrudim

Lodging houses Lodging houses.

Private accommodation Private accommodation.

Restaurant Restaurant.

Bars, cafés Bars, cafés.

  • basket Melvin
    Address: Břetislavova 73, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Baraka Original Music Bar & Restaurant
    Baraka Original Music Bar & Restaurant. Baraka Bar & Grill restaurant offers the possibility of pleasant sitting with friends, in a stylish environment, the legendary American highway Route 66. You will find a menu with a wide range of steaks from the South American Angus breed, and other specialties. Moreover, it is prepared for you a rich cocktail menu, 9 species beers and much more ...
    Telephone: 775708247, 469699300
    Address: Masarykovo nám. 900, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Cukrárna U Myšáka
    Cukrárna U Myšáka.
    Telephone: 469699300
    Address: Masarykovo nám. 900, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Restaurace Kateřina

    Telephone: 469630200
    Address: Havlíčkova 90, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Restaurace u Slejšků

    Telephone: 773486450
    Address: Resselovo nám. 6, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Penzion U náhonu

    Telephone: 728783514, 606152613
    Address: Soukenická 156, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Restaurace U Kapličky
    Restaurace U Kapličky.
    Telephone: 777708289
    Address: Malecká 269, 537 05, Chrudim
  • basket Bowling bar Stromovka
    Bowling bar Stromovka.
    Telephone: 469623066
    Address: Družstevní 691 , 53705, Chrudim
  • basket Bowling bar Stromovka

    Telephone: 469623068
    Address: Družstevní 691 , 53705, Chrudim
  • basket Bowling restaurant
    Bowling restaurant.
    Telephone: 469630205
    Address: Palackého třída 805, 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Cafe Bar Gryn

    Telephone: 777595231
    Address: Havlíčkova 7, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Divadlo Karla Pippicha

    Telephone: 469660666
    Address: Čs. partyzánů 6, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket V mraveništi

    Telephone: 773174656
    Address: Novoměstská 59, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Bar Club U Slejšků

    Telephone: 773468450
    Address: Rybičkova 6, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Bar Široká
    Address: Široká 141, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Bar U Vočka
    Address: Na Kopci 238, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Cafe a penzion polo Sport

    Telephone: 724 800 769
    Address: Radoušova 17, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Café Bar Balustráda

    Telephone: 777073666
    Address: Štěpánkova 83, 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Čajovna Luna

    Telephone: 469620408, 776766374
    Address: Široká 31, 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Cukrárna 213

    Telephone: 469 638 821
    Address: Čs. armády 213, 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Cukrárna Alena

    Telephone: 469620636
    Address: Břetislavova 72, 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Cukrárna U mlsné kočky
    Address: U Stadionu 765, 53703, Chrudim
  • basket Disco Bar Nyx
    Address: U Valchy, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Herna bar Červená 7

    Telephone: 469623332
    Address: Štěpánkova 105, 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Herna Marlboro

    Telephone: 469620427
    Address: Štěpánkova 91, 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Motorest Karibik

    Telephone: 469 315 765, 777603310
    Address: Čáslavská 668, 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Music bar Mexiko
    Address: U Stadionu 767, 537 03, Chrudim
  • basket Neveka bar

    Telephone: 724 103 212
    Address: Čáslavská 266, 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Piccolo cafe

    Telephone: 603 533 335
    Address: Rybičkova 12, 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Vinárna U sudu
    Address: Resselovo nám. 80, 53701, Chrudim
  • searched records: 30

Bike repair Bike repair.

  • basket Kolista
    bicycle service
    Telephone: 776 880 933
    Address: S.K. Neumanna 573, 53703, Chrudim

Civic Centre Civic Centre.

Congress and reception facilities Congress and reception facilities.

  • basket Hotel Bohemia
    Hotel Bohemia. accommodation facility
    Maximum capacity of hall (connected halls): 150 theatre.
    Conference Center Hotel Bohemia is the appropriate place to organize your training, seminars, company presentations, family or cutting of any private social events. These opportunities will be available conference hall, training room, red and green lounge.
    Telephone: 469699300
    Address: Masarykovo nám. 900, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Lecture hall
    Lecture hall. other
    Telephone: 739730700
    Address: Masarykovo náměstí 57, 537 01, Chrudim

Infocentres Infocentres.

Wine cellars, wine shops Wine cellars, wine shops.

  • basket Blatské Sklepy

    Telephone: 775245571, 777245566
    Address: Čs. partyzánů 26, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Malá vinotéka

    Telephone: 603474263
    Address: Čs. partyzánů 13, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Martina Balková

    Telephone: 724 653 407, 777 187 820
    Address: Čs. partyzánů 26, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Vinotéka Hyper Albert

    Telephone: 603 815 788
    Address: Slovenského národního povstání, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Vinotéka U Fíka

    Telephone: 736764048
    Address: Opletalova 16, 537 01, Chrudim
  • searched records: 5

Adrenaline sport Adrenaline sport.

  • basket Lanový park Podhůra
    rope course
    Telephone: 731635831
    Address: Podhůra, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Skatepark
    skate park
    Telephone: 469638737
    Address: V Průhonech, 53703, Chrudim

Billiards / pool Billiards / pool.

Bowling Bowling.

  • basket Bowling bar Stromovka
    Bowling bar Stromovka. bowling
    Telephone: 469623066
    Address: Družstevní 691 , 53705, Chrudim
  • basket Bowling restaurant
    snooker, bowling
    Telephone: 469630205
    Address: Palackého třída 805, 53701, Chrudim

Covered in-line skating tracks Covered in-line skating tracks.

  • basket Ice stadium
    Ice stadium. covered winter stadium, covered in-line roller-blading track
    Telephone: 469638737
    Address: V Průhonech , 537 03, Chrudim

Covered swimming pools Covered swimming pools.

Fitness centre, weight room, spinning Fitness centre, weight room, spinning.

  • basket Wellness Pivovar
    Wellness Pivovar. infrasauna, fitness centre, steam cabin, sauna, solarium, massage, indoor jacuzzi, spinning / indoor cycling
    Telephone: 774403050
    Address: Obce Ležáků 168, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Fitcentrum
    Fitcentrum. solarium, saline cave, fitness centre
    Telephone: 469621223, 774191945
    Address: Čáslavská 372, 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Fitcentrum Chrudim
    Fitcentrum Chrudim. squash, fitness centre, indoor ping-pong, massage, sporting goods and equipment rental, sauna, solarium
    Telephone: 469630677
    Address: Palackého 806, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Posilovna Relax Club
    squash, solarium, fitness centre
    Telephone: 602412866
    Address: Topolská 52, 53705, Chrudim
  • basket Fitness Falcon Gym
    fitness centre, solarium
    Telephone: 608058058, 606533133
    Address: Na Rozhledně 766, 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Studio Sportlife Chrudim
    fitness centre
    Telephone: 737147805
    Address: Obce Ležáků 168, 53701, Chrudim
  • searched records: 6

Ice stadiums Ice stadiums.

  • basket Ice stadium
    Ice stadium. covered winter stadium, covered in-line roller-blading track
    Telephone: 469638737
    Address: V Průhonech , 537 03, Chrudim

Other sports grounds Other sports grounds.

  • basket Relaxační centrum
    Relaxační centrum. solarium, massage, infrasauna, indoor jacuzzi
    Telephone: 469699300
    Address: Masarykovo nám. 900, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Wellness Pivovar
    Wellness Pivovar. infrasauna, fitness centre, steam cabin, sauna, solarium, massage, indoor jacuzzi, spinning / indoor cycling
    Telephone: 774403050
    Address: Obce Ležáků 168, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Fitcentrum
    Fitcentrum. solarium, saline cave, fitness centre
    Telephone: 469621223, 774191945
    Address: Čáslavská 372, 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Fitcentrum Chrudim
    Fitcentrum Chrudim. squash, fitness centre, indoor ping-pong, massage, sporting goods and equipment rental, sauna, solarium
    Telephone: 469630677
    Address: Palackého 806, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Letní stadion Chrudim
    athletic stadium, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 469638556, 603892855
    Address: V Průhonech 685, 537 03, Chrudim
  • basket Sport hotel
    indoor ping-pong, sports hall / gym, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 469 621 028
    Address: Tyršovo náměstí 12, 53701, Chrudim
  • searched records: 6

Outdoor sports grounds Outdoor sports grounds.

  • basket Fotbalový stadion SK Chrudim
    outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 736535466
    Address: 53705, Chrudim
  • basket Hokejbalové hřiště
    outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 469638737
    Address: V Průhonech, 53703, Chrudim
  • basket Letní stadion Chrudim
    athletic stadium, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 469638556, 603892855
    Address: V Průhonech 685, 537 03, Chrudim
  • basket Sport hotel
    indoor ping-pong, sports hall / gym, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 469 621 028
    Address: Tyršovo náměstí 12, 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Tenisové kurty
    outdoor sports ground
    Address: U Parku 135, 53701, Chrudim
  • searched records: 5

Outdoor swimming Outdoor swimming.

  • basket Euro penzion
    Euro penzion. playground, indoor whirlpool for hotel guests only, outdoor swimming pool for hotel guests only, sauna, solarium
    Telephone: 607960788
    Address: V Tejnecku 535, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Swimming pool Chrudim
    Swimming pool Chrudim. covered swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool
    Telephone: 469669260, 469669268
    Address: Chrudim

Riding facilities Riding facilities.

Saunas, infra-saunas, steam cabins Saunas, infra-saunas, steam cabins.

  • basket Relaxační centrum
    Relaxační centrum. solarium, massage, infrasauna, indoor jacuzzi
    Telephone: 469699300
    Address: Masarykovo nám. 900, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Wellness Pivovar
    Wellness Pivovar. infrasauna, fitness centre, steam cabin, sauna, solarium, massage, indoor jacuzzi, spinning / indoor cycling
    Telephone: 774403050
    Address: Obce Ležáků 168, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Euro penzion
    Euro penzion. playground, indoor whirlpool for hotel guests only, outdoor swimming pool for hotel guests only, sauna, solarium
    Telephone: 607960788
    Address: V Tejnecku 535, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Fitcentrum Chrudim
    Fitcentrum Chrudim. squash, fitness centre, indoor ping-pong, massage, sporting goods and equipment rental, sauna, solarium
    Telephone: 469630677
    Address: Palackého 806, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket In-door swimming pool Chrudim
    In-door swimming pool Chrudim. covered swimming pool, sauna, massage
    Telephone: 469638737
    Address: V Průhonech , 53701, Chrudim
  • searched records: 5

Sports equipment rentals Sports equipment rentals.

  • basket Fitcentrum Chrudim
    Fitcentrum Chrudim. squash, fitness centre, indoor ping-pong, massage, sporting goods and equipment rental, sauna, solarium
    Telephone: 469630677
    Address: Palackého 806, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket ČD Bike
    sporting goods and equipment rental
    Telephone: 972 322 066
    Address: Československé armády 174, 53701, Chrudim

Sports halls / gyms Sports halls / gyms.

  • basket Pohybové centrum Easy
    sports hall / gym
    Address: Široká 118, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Sport hotel
    indoor ping-pong, sports hall / gym, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 469 621 028
    Address: Tyršovo náměstí 12, 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Sportovní hala TJ Sokol Chrudim
    sports hall / gym
    Telephone: 469621028, 728634987
    Address: Opletalova, 537 01, Chrudim

Squash, ricochet Squash, ricochet.

  • basket Fitcentrum Chrudim
    Fitcentrum Chrudim. squash, fitness centre, indoor ping-pong, massage, sporting goods and equipment rental, sauna, solarium
    Telephone: 469630677
    Address: Palackého 806, 537 01, Chrudim
  • basket Posilovna Relax Club
    squash, solarium, fitness centre
    Telephone: 602412866
    Address: Topolská 52, 53705, Chrudim

Airport Airport.

  • basket Chrudim
    Chrudim. public domestic airport
    Telephone: 469638539, 777713754
    Address: Sečská 25, 53701, Chrudim

Bus stops Bus stops.

Train stops Train stops.

  • basket Chrudim
    train station
    Address: Československé armády 174, 53701, Chrudim
  • basket Chrudim město
    train station
    Address: Chrudim město
  • basket Chrudim zastávka
    train station
    Address: Chrudim zastávka
  • basket Medlešice
    train station
    Address: Medlešice
  • basket Topol
    train station
    Address: Topol
  • searched records: 5

Weirs Weirs.

  • basket Chrudim I - Májov
    weir
    Address:
  • basket Jez
    weir
    Address: Chrudim
  • basket Jez
    weir
    Address: Chrudim
  • basket Jez
    weir
    Address: Chrudim
  • basket Jez
    weir
    Address: Chrudim
  • searched records: 5

Chemists Chemists.

Hospitals Hospitals.

  • basket Chrudim Hospital

    Telephone: 469653111
    Address: Václavská 570, 537 27, Chrudim

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