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Hlinsko

The city Hlinsko lies on the basin of the Chrudimka River. It sits at the foot of the Czech-Moravian Highlands, on the boundary of two protected landscapes of the Žďárský Highland and Iron Mountain regions. Hlinsko is the centre of the region in terms of social life, education, industry, business and services.

History

A potter settlement was established in the 11th century on the way from Bohemia to Moravia. This is where the name of today’s city comes from, which was derived from the word “hlina” (soil). The first historical document of Hlinsko dates back to the 1st half of the 14th century. Since then it has belonged to the Rychmburk estate, which belonged to Tasovi of Rychmburk, later on to the Vartenberks and then to e.g. Arnošt Flašk of Pardubice. In 1718 the Kinskys bought the Rychmburk estate. In 1770 to 1771, famine and the plague raged in Hlinsko. In 1834 Hlinsko became a city independent of authorities. In 1871, the construction of the railway was completed and operation began on the route between Pardubice and Havlíčkuv Brod. Following the end of World War II, the city began to develop its economic sphere.

The most significant monuments

The oldest Hlinsko building is the fortress, of which the first written record dates back to 1413. Hlinsko includes the historical quarter Betlém. There are timbered buildings of minor town craftsmen here, which were built in the middle of the 18th century.

Another significant building is the Baroque Town Hall on Poděbrad Square and the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin MaryIn the local museum visitors can find an exhibition on the history of Hlinecko, the memorial hall of the Adamek family, visitors can learn about the history of the education system, handicrafts and see samples of period costumes and fashion accessories.

Legend

Years and years ago, a potter once lived in one of the timbered cottages in Betlem, Hlinsko. His name was Matěj Drtina. His eldest descendent was his son Jakub, who one day left and wandered about the world. Jakub began do prosper. Time flew and soon he became homesick and decided to return to his hometown Hlinkso with the money he had earned. With time, people began to envy him. Jakub was very disappointed and thought that by getting rid of his money he would rid people of their envy. Therefore, one day he made a huge pot and put all of his savings into it. In the evening he went to bury it in an unknown place. However, he never returned the next day and nobody ever saw him since in Hlinkso.

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

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Cemeteries Cemeteries.

Education trails Education trails.

  • basket Klíč geotrail (Geostezka Klíč) New window.
    Nature, recreational, game, representative geo-trail in the garden of the Klíč Practical School. There are samples of various types of minerals with descriptions here. New trees and bushes have been planted here.
    Address: Poličská, 539 01, Hlinsko

Jewish Sights Jewish Sights.

  • basket Hlinsko - Museum and gallery, former synagogue New window.
    Hlinsko - Museum and gallery, former synagogue. A synagogue from 1907 built in the Empire style (ironically following the demise of the Jewish community). The final worship services were held here in 1925; afterwards the synagogue was adapted into a museum.
    Telephone: 469311267
    Address: Havlíčkova ul. 675, 539 01, Hlinsko v Čechách
  • basket Hlinsko - Jewish cemetery New window.
    Hlinsko - Jewish cemetery. The cemetery founded in 1904 to the west of town is among the smallest in the country; 34 tombstones have been preserved, the oldest dating to the end of the 19th century.
    Address: Rváčovská ulice, 53901, Hlinsko

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

Nature monuments and reservations Nature monuments and reservations.

Tourist attraction Tourist attraction.

Cottages / chalets for rent Cottages / chalets for rent.

  • basket Chalupa Betlém New window.
    cottage / chalet for rent
    Telephone: 724701000
    Address: Veleslavínova, 539 01, Hlinsko

Guest houses Guest houses.

  • basket Hospoda U Svatého Huberta New window.
    Hospoda U Svatého Huberta. guest-house
    Telephone: 469311770, 777225250
    Address: Veleslavínova 157, 539 01, Hlinsko v Čechách
  • basket Penzion, apartmá New window.
    Penzion, apartmá. guest-house
    Telephone: 469311938, 608081180
    Address: Dvořákovo nábřeží 292, 539 01, Hlinsko
  • basket Penzion Bella New window.
    Penzion Bella. guest-house
    Telephone: 603349646, 732634242
    Address: Medkovy kopce 30, 539 01, Hlinsko
  • basket Penzion Betlém New window.
    Penzion Betlém. guest-house
    Telephone: 469315063, 775131888
    Address: Veleslavínova 1612, 539 01 , Hlinsko v Čechách
  • basket Penzion Trunec New window.
    guest-house
    Telephone: 469 313 981, 605 148 689
    Address: Studnická 1298, 53901, Hlinsko
  • basket Penzion Zlatá Studna New window.
    Penzion Zlatá Studna. guest-house
    Telephone: 469314638
    Address: Poličská 946, 539 01, Hlinsko
  • searched records: 6

Hotels and motels Hotels and motels.

  • basket Horalka New window.
    Horalka. hotel
    Address: Na Stráni 155, 539 01, Hlinsko v Čechách
  • basket Hotel Styl New window.
    Hotel Styl. hotel
    Telephone: 469311532, 606611687
    Address: Na Stráni 155, 539 01, Hlinsko v Čechách
  • basket Motel Čertovina New window.
    Motel Čertovina. motel **
    Telephone: 469313168
    Address: Medkovy kopce 17, 539 01, Hlinsko

Lodging houses Lodging houses.

Private accommodation Private accommodation.

Restaurant Restaurant.

Bars, cafés Bars, cafés.

Cultural facilities Cultural facilities.

Information centres Information centres.

Billiards / pool Billiards / pool.

Bowling Bowling.

Coarse fishing grounds Coarse fishing grounds.

  • basket Kamenolom I New window.
    coarse fishing ground of the Czech Fishing Union - pond
    Telephone: 469 319 061
    Address: 539 01, Hlinsko
  • basket Kamenolom II New window.
    coarse fishing ground of the Czech Fishing Union - pond
    Telephone: 469 319 061
    Address: 539 01, Hlinsko
  • basket Kamenolom III New window.
    coarse fishing ground of the Czech Fishing Union - pond
    Telephone: 469 319 061
    Address: 539 01, Hlinsko
  • basket Kamenolom IV New window.
    coarse fishing ground of the Czech Fishing Union - pond
    Telephone: 469 319 061
    Address: 539 01, Hlinsko
  • basket Nádrž Na Cihelce New window.
    coarse fishing ground of the Czech Fishing Union - pond
    Telephone: 469 319 061 , 602 402 654
    Address: Blatno
  • basket Rybník Dlouhý New window.
    coarse fishing ground of the Czech Fishing Union - pond
    Telephone: 469 319 061
    Address: 53901, Hlinsko
  • searched records: 6

Covered swimming pools Covered swimming pools.

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

Horseback riding clubs Horseback riding clubs.

Ice stadiums Ice stadiums.

Outdoor sports grounds Outdoor sports grounds.

Outdoor swimming Outdoor swimming.

  • basket Březina New window.
    scuba diving, swimming in nature / dam reservoir
    Telephone: 602575923, 469314687, 608934292
    Address: Srní
  • basket Srní - obecní lom New window.
    scuba diving, swimming in nature / dam reservoir
    Address: Srní

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

Scuba diving sites Scuba diving sites.

  • basket Březina New window.
    scuba diving, swimming in nature / dam reservoir
    Telephone: 602575923, 469314687, 608934292
    Address: Srní
  • basket Srní - obecní lom New window.
    scuba diving, swimming in nature / dam reservoir
    Address: Srní

Ski centres and lifts Ski centres and lifts.

  • basket Hlinsko New window.
    Hlinsko.   
    Telephone: 723 691 007
    Address: 539 01, Hlinsko

Ski resports with cross country trails. Ski resports with cross country trails..

Sports halls / gyms Sports halls / gyms.

  • basket Domov seniorů Drachtinka New window.
    Domov seniorů Drachtinka. sports hall / gym
    Telephone: 469315871
    Address: Erbenova 1631, 539 01, Hlinsko
  • basket Fit studio Mona New window.
    sports hall / gym, fitness centre
    Telephone: 604 993 261
    Address: Wilsonova 590, 539 01, Hlinsko
  • basket Gymnázium K. V. Raise New window.
    sports hall / gym
    Telephone: 469311292
    Address: Adámkova třída 55, 539 01, Hlinsko
  • basket Hala ZŠ Ležáků New window.
    sports hall / gym
    Telephone: 469311597
    Address: Ležáků 1449, 539 01, Hlinsko
  • searched records: 4

Squash, ricochet Squash, ricochet.

Bus stops Bus stops.

Train stops Train stops.

Chemists Chemists.

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