Polička
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The city Polička is located near the territorial boundaries of Bohemia and Moravia in the basin by the White Stream about 17 km west of Svitavy at an altitude of 555 m. In territorial terms, the city belongs to the Pardubice region, to the district of Svitavy. Polička is the entry gate to the Žďár Peaks, one of the most beautiful corners of the Czech-Moravian Highlands. The historical centre of the city is an Urban Heritage Zone. HistoryPolička was established in 1265 by Přemysl Otakar II as a royal city. In 1305 it was already referred to as a dowry town of Czech queens. 1421 was a critical year for Polička, when it was filled by the troops of Zikmund Lucemburk. Polička took pleasure in the patronage of the king from the Jagellonec family. In 1547, it was active in the revolt against Ferdinand I of Habsburg, for which it was severely punished. The Thirty Years War left its unfortunate marks on the city, even the Swedish and imperial troops appeared here several times. The city did not begin to flourish until the 18th century with its Baroque reconstruction. The Baroque look lasted until 1845, when only 4 of the 237 stone buildings at the time remained undamaged in the entire city which fell victim to a massive blaze. In 1890, the world famous musical composer Bohuslav Martinů was born here. In 1896, the first train came to Polička from Svitavy, whereby the industrial boom was started. The most significant monumentsPolička boasts unique, preserved city walls, which belong among the most preserved city fortifications in Central Europe. One of the most richly decorated Marian Columns in Bohemia stands on the square, plus a Baroque town hall with exhibitions from the City Gallery. |
The main feature of the city is the Church of St. Jacob, inside the tower of which the musical composer Bohuslav Martinů was born. In the Bohuslav Martinů Centre there are entertaining exhibitions devoted to his life and works, history, music, glass making. One of the oldest Czech castles belongs to the city – Svojanov Castle. A Gothic Salon and exhibitions on life at the castle in the 19th century can be found in the castle’s Empire Palace. LegendIn the first half of the 13th century, a thieving enemy set off on the Trstěnicka Route from Moravia to Bohemia, all the way to Újezdu Bojanovskému in Chrudimsko and he settled in a camp on the green hillock. He murdered and robbed travellers, pillaged and burnt villages and towns to the ground, he brutally killed peaceful inhabitants. King Vaclav I became interested in the matter and set off immediately with his troops thieving murderer and surrounded his camp. A brutal felling ensued. The blood thirsty invaders resisted stubbornly but in vain. They fled along the Trstěnicka Route back to Moravia. However, in places where Polička now extends, they were nabbed by the local inhabitants and held for so long, until the bold troops arrived and they killed the heinous invaders until the very last man. In memory of the victory of the battle supposedly called “Poliček”, the city received its name. Sources used: http://cs.wikipedia.org, http://www.policka.org, http://www.ceskomoravskepomezi.cz |
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More detailed information on the city/municipalityon the Public Administration portal
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Official web presentation
Related personalities
- Bohuslav Martinů
- Eliška Rejčka
- Hynek Jakub Heger
- Přemysl Otakar II
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Education trails 
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Educational trail around Polička
A walk through nature with descriptions on fifteen boards. Learn about the history of the town theatre or places in the Poličsky Liboháje. Stop at the cross on Šibenice Peak. Part of the trail leads around the pond and its tributary meanders through forest growth.
Telephone: 461724326
Address: Polička
Jewish monuments 
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Polička - Jewish cemetery
A cemetery from 1881 with a small memorial to 78 victims of Nazism. Burials were performed here up until 1942 when the transportation of Jews to concentration camps was commenced. Today it is part of the municipal cemetery. A total of 83 legible tombstones with Hebrew-Czech, Hebrew-German, Czech, Hebrew, and German inscriptions have been preserved.
Address: 57201, Polička
Monument zones 
Museums, galleries, and open-air museums 
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Bohuslav Martinů Centre in Polička - museum
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Polička - Town hall and city gallery
Baroque town hall built in place of the former gothic one. The architect was mosr probably František Maxmilián Kaňka. It is a monumental two-storey palace type building with a mansard roof and tower. The original baroque bulbous dome, destroyed by a fire in 1845 was restored in1916, when a new clock was also installed.
Telephone: 461723855
Address: Palackého nám. 2, 572 01, Polička
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Bohuslav Martinů's native room
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Vysočina Gallery
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Museum of curiosities and photography
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Observation towers and sight-seeing locations 
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Bohuslav Martinů's native room
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St. Jacob's Church - church with observation tower
The first written record dates back to 1321. In the middle of the 14th century a new church was built on the site of the original early gothic church. In the middle of the 17th cntury, it was reconstructed in baroque style. After an extensive blaze in 1845, the church was torn down and a new church was built in its place in 1853-1865, in neo-gothic style. In 1890, a son was born to the tower keeper, who later become the world renowned composer Bohuslav Martinu. The oldest bell in Police hangs in...
Telephone: 461725172
Address: nám. B. Martinů, 572 01, Polička
Ruins, city fortifications 
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Polička - city walls
The city's stone walls were built after the stay of Charles IV in Polička in the second half of the 14th century. The fortification system consisted of the main walls, moats, moat walls, water moat and ramparts. The defence system was strengthened in the 16th century by four barbacans equipped with a drawbridge intended for protecting the city gates. Neither the gates nor the barbacans have been preserved. The main walls remain preserved till today. They were reinforced by 19 semi-cylindrical towers...
Telephone: 461723855
Address: 57201, Polička
Technical monuments and planetariums 
Camps and encapments 
Cottages / chalets for rent 
Cottage settlements 
Guest houses 
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Penzion Adéla
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Penzion 555
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Restaurace a Penzion Parkány
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Penzion U Purkmistra
guest-house
In The U Purkmistra Pension, there are 6 rooms (2 single and 4 double rooms) that are at your disposal. If you are travelling with your child, we can add an extra bed by prior arrangement. Each room is equipped with a television with satellite reception, a direct-dial telephone and a minibar. We are happy to lend you a video player in case you would like to have one in your room. You can peacefully have a rest in a room equipped with comfortable furniture made of massive wood. It is no need to say...
Telephone: 461722310, 608609801
Address: Riegrova 48, 572 01, Polička
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Penzion Šenk Nožíře Dobroty
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Penzion 239
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Penzion Na chalupě
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Hotels and motels 
Lodging houses 
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Ubytovna Báča
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Polička
hostel
Telephone: 723363526
Address: Polička
Private accommodation 
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Paní Plecháčková
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Ubytování v soukromí - Paní Havlová
apartment / private accommodation
Telephone: 777555419
Address: Revoluční 419, 572 01, Polička
Restaurant 
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Herešova krčma
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Restaurace Na Parkánech
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Restaurace Šenk nožíře Dobroty
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Hotel Pivovar
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Hotel THT
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Bistro A
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Cafe net restaurant
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Hospůdka u Hradeb
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Hostinec U Mrštíků
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Mléčná jídelna - bufet
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Restaurace Apalucha
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Restaurace Jordán
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Restaurace Pivovar
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Restaurace Starohradská
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Restaurace U Špačků
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Restaurace Na Chalupě
Telephone: 731655475
Address: Hegerova 100 , 572 01, Polička
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Restaurace Na Předměstí
Telephone: 776044148
Address: Hegerova 92, 572 01, Polička
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Bars, cafés 
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Penzion 555
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Hotel Pivovar
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Bar Andílek
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Bowling bar
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Cafe net restaurant
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Kavárna Pralinka
Telephone: 736402076
Address: Riegrova 31, 572 01, Polička
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Cukrárna U Divadla
Telephone: 731523170
Address: Riegrova 3, 57201, Polička
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Divadelní klub
Telephone: 776094235
Address: Vrchlického 53, 572 01, Polička
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Herna U Kruháče
Telephone: 776354624
Address: Hegerova 80, Polička
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Vinárna U Krbu
Telephone: 468003306, 606948655
Address: Družstevní 212, 572 01, Polička
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Civic Centre 
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Polička Tyl House
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Theatre Club
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Jordán House of Culture
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Mozaika - free time centre
Telephone: 461725352, 736761281
Address: nám. B. Martinů 85, 572 01, Polička
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Sokol House
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Congress and reception facilities 
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Polička Tyl House
cultural centre
Maximum capacity of hall (connected halls): 438
Tyl´s house, a modern cultural and community centre of the town of Polička, was open in 1929 thanks to the Association of amateur actors and has undergone many reconstructions since. It is used in particular for theatrical performances and cultural events.
Telephone: 461725204
Address: Vrchlického 53, 572 01, Polička
Infocentres 
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Polička Information Centre
E-mail: info@ic.policka.org
Telephone: 461723800, 461724326
Address: Palackého nám. 160, 57201, Polička
Wine cellars, wine shops 
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Vinotéka Pod věží
Telephone: 732221105, 605771069
Address: Šaffova 110, 572 01, Polička
Billiards / pool 
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TJ Spartak Polička
snooker, sports ground with air-inflated hall
Telephone: 604155378
Address: Revoluční 1015, 57201, Polička
Bowling 
Coarse fishing grounds 
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Polička Reservoir
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Limberský rybník
independent coarse fishing ground - pond
Telephone: 731441401
Address: Polička
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Modřecký rybník
independent coarse fishing ground - pond
Telephone: 731441401
Address: Modřec
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Nový rybník
independent coarse fishing ground - pond
Telephone: 731441401
Address: 57201, Modřec
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Přehrada I
independent coarse fishing ground - pond
Telephone: 731441401
Address: 57201, Polička
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Přehrada II
independent coarse fishing ground - pond
Telephone: 731441401
Address: 57201, Polička
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Covered swimming pools 
Fitness centre, weight room, spinning 
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Fitcentrum
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Fitcentrum Gymnázium
fitness centre, sports hall / gym
Telephone: 461722102
Address: Nábř. Svobody 306, 57201, Polička
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Spinning Jan Faltýnek
spinning / indoor cycling
Telephone: 774113366
Address: Švermova 401, 57201, Polička
Ice stadiums 
Indoor climbing wall 
Minigolf 
Other sports grounds 
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Solná jeskyně U Purkmistra
sporting goods and equipment rental, saline cave
Telephone: 461722310, 608609801
Address: Riegrova 48, 572 01, Polička
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Letní stadion
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SK Polička
athletic stadium, outdoor sports ground
Telephone: 461725600
Address: U Liboháje 60, 572 01, Polička
Outdoor sports grounds 
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Letní stadion
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Tenisové kurty
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SK Polička
athletic stadium, outdoor sports ground
Telephone: 461725600
Address: U Liboháje 60, 572 01, Polička
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Hokejbalové hřiště
outdoor sports ground
Telephone: 461725600
Address: U Liboháje, 572 01, Polička
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TJ Spartak Polička
snooker, sports ground with air-inflated hall
Telephone: 604155378
Address: Revoluční 1015, 57201, Polička
- searched records: 5
Outdoor swimming 
Saunas, infra-saunas, steam cabins 
Ski centres and lifts 
Sports equipment rentals 
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Solná jeskyně U Purkmistra
sporting goods and equipment rental, saline cave
Telephone: 461722310, 608609801
Address: Riegrova 48, 572 01, Polička
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ČD Bike
sporting goods and equipment rental
Telephone: 972322066
Address: Smetanova 296, 57201, Polička
Sports halls / gyms 
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Sokolovna
sports hall / gym
Telephone: 731180433
Address: Tyršova 60, 57201, Polička
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Na Lukách Sports Hall
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Sportovní hala ZŠ Masarykova
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Fitcentrum Gymnázium
fitness centre, sports hall / gym
Telephone: 461722102
Address: Nábř. Svobody 306, 57201, Polička
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TJ Spartak Polička
snooker, sports ground with air-inflated hall
Telephone: 604155378
Address: Revoluční 1015, 57201, Polička
- searched records: 5
Airport 
Bus stops 
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Polička,aut.st.
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,bazén
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Družstevní-mlýn
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Družstevní-Penny
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Dvořákova-kotelna
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Hegerova
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Hegerova-sídliště
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Jiráskova-samoobsluha
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Lezník,dolní
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Lezník,Haná
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Lezník,škola
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Mánesova
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,masokombinát
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Modřec,kříž
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Modřec,obalovna
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Modřec,rozc.
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Modřec,rybník
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,most
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,odb.masokombinát
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Palackého nám.
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Paseky-křiž.
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Penzion
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Poličské strojírny I
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Poličské strojírny II
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,přehrada
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Prima
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,prodejna
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,provozovna ČSAD
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,sídliště
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Starohradská
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Střítež
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,u divadla
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,u školy
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Zahrádky
bus stop
Address: Polička
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Polička,Zákrejsova
bus stop
Address: Polička
- searched records: 35
Train stops 
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Polička
train station
Address: Smetanova 296, 57201, Polička
Chemists 
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Nová lékárna
Telephone: 461725144
Address: Komenského 11, 572 01, Polička
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Nová lékárna
Telephone: 461619366
Address: Eimova 294, 572 01, Polička
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Lékárna Na poliklinice
Telephone: 461721333
Address: Smetanova 55, 572 01, Polička
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Lékárna U zlatého orla
Telephone: 461724255
Address: Palackého náměstí 188, 572 01, Polička
- searched records: 4
Hospitals 
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Poličská Hospital
Telephone: 461722700
Address: Eimova 294, 572 01, Polička
Downhill skiing
Hiking
Bohemia-Moravia borderlands
Chrudim-Hlinsko Region
Hradec Králové region
Kladské border region
Králický Sněžník
Orlické mountains and foothills
Pardubice region
Podzvičinsko



