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Polička

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.

History

Polička 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 monuments

Polička 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.

Legend

In 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

Related personalities

  • Bohuslav Martinů
  • Eliška Rejčka
  • Hynek Jakub Heger
  • Přemysl Otakar II

Objects on map

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Education trails Education trails.

  • basket Educational trail around Polička
    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 Jewish monuments.

  • basket Polička - Jewish cemetery
    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 Monument zones.

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

  • basket Bohuslav Martinů Centre in Polička - museum
    Bohuslav Martinů Centre in Polička - museum. Historical building, which served as a burgess boys school, it was already at the turn of the century even attended by the most famous native of Polička, later the world famous musical composer, Bohuslav Martinů.
    Telephone: 461723855
    Address: Tylova 114, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Polička - Town hall and city gallery
    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
  • basket Bohuslav Martinů's native room
    Bohuslav Martinů's native room.
    Telephone: 461723855
    Address: nám. B. Martinů, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Vysočina Gallery
    Vysočina Gallery.
    Telephone: 461725778, 777107151
    Address: Palackého nám. 160 , 572 01, Polička
  • basket Museum of curiosities and photography
    Museum of curiosities and photography.
    Telephone: 461721847, 608410287
    Address: Lezník 109, 527 01, Polička
  • searched records: 5

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

  • basket Bohuslav Martinů's native room
    Bohuslav Martinů's native room.
    Telephone: 461723855
    Address: nám. B. Martinů, 572 01, Polička
  • basket St. Jacob's Church - church with observation tower
    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 Ruins, city fortifications.

  • basket Polička - city walls
    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 Technical monuments and planetariums.

  • basket Polička Private Observatory
    Polička Private Observatory. The private observatory in Polička was established in 1985.
    Telephone: 736449536
    Address: Svépomoc 199, 57201, Polička

Camps and encapments Camps and encapments.

  • basket SK Polička
    SK Polička. cottage settlement, camp site
    Telephone: 461725600
    Address: U Liboháje 60, 572 01, Polička

Cottages / chalets for rent Cottages / chalets for rent.

Cottage settlements Cottage settlements.

  • basket SK Polička
    SK Polička. cottage settlement, camp site
    Telephone: 461725600
    Address: U Liboháje 60, 572 01, Polička

Guest houses Guest houses.

  • basket Penzion Adéla
    Penzion Adéla. guest-house
    Telephone: 603510898, 605021434
    Address: Hegerova 363, 57201, Polička
  • basket Penzion 555
    Penzion 555. guest-house
    Telephone: 461723776, 732940832
    Address: Vrchlického 16, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Restaurace a Penzion Parkány
    Restaurace a Penzion Parkány. guest-house
    Telephone: 733652210, 736217265
    Address: Parkány 38, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Penzion U Purkmistra
    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
  • basket Penzion Šenk Nožíře Dobroty
    Penzion Šenk Nožíře Dobroty. guest-house
    Telephone: 461724417, 604418194
    Address: Na Bídě 15, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Penzion 239
    Penzion 239. guest-house
    Telephone: 461550500, 731952550
    Address: Riegrova 239, 57201, Polička
  • basket Penzion Na chalupě
    Penzion Na chalupě. guest-house ***
    Telephone: 603510898
    Address: Hegerova 100 , 572 01, Polička
  • searched records: 7

Hotels and motels Hotels and motels.

  • basket Hotel Opus
    Hotel Opus. garni hotel **
    Telephone: 461722103, 731472587
    Address: Družstevní 893, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Hotel Pivovar
    Hotel Pivovar. hotel
    Telephone: 461725269, 731 441 528
    Address: Riegrova 35, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Hotel THT
    Hotel THT. hotel
    Telephone: 461725013, 461721761
    Address: Palackého nám. 16, 572 01, Polička

Lodging houses Lodging houses.

  • basket Ubytovna Báča
    Ubytovna Báča. hostel
    Telephone: 461721545
    Address: Jilemnického 567, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Polička
    hostel
    Telephone: 723363526
    Address: Polička

Private accommodation Private accommodation.

Restaurant Restaurant.

Bars, cafés Bars, cafés.

  • basket Penzion 555
    Penzion 555.
    Telephone: 461723776, 732940832
    Address: Vrchlického 16, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Hotel Pivovar
    Hotel Pivovar.
    Telephone: 461725269, 731 441 528
    Address: Riegrova 35, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Bar Andílek
    Bar Andílek.
    Telephone: 776094235
    Address: Pálená 96, Polička
  • basket Bowling bar
    Bowling bar.
    Telephone: 605373330
    Address: Starohradská 563, 57201, Polička
  • basket Cafe net restaurant
    Cafe net restaurant.
    Telephone: 468000498
    Address: Husova 30, 57201, Polička
  • basket Kavárna Pralinka

    Telephone: 736402076
    Address: Riegrova 31, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Cukrárna U Divadla

    Telephone: 731523170
    Address: Riegrova 3, 57201, Polička
  • basket Divadelní klub

    Telephone: 776094235
    Address: Vrchlického 53, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Herna U Kruháče

    Telephone: 776354624
    Address: Hegerova 80, Polička
  • basket Vinárna U Krbu

    Telephone: 468003306, 606948655
    Address: Družstevní 212, 572 01, Polička
  • searched records: 10

Civic Centre Civic Centre.

Congress and reception facilities Congress and reception facilities.

  • basket Polička Tyl House
    Polička Tyl House. cultural centre
    Maximum capacity of hall (connected halls): 438 theatre.
    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 Infocentres.

Wine cellars, wine shops Wine cellars, wine shops.

Billiards / pool Billiards / pool.

  • basket TJ Spartak Polička
    snooker, sports ground with air-inflated hall
    Telephone: 604155378
    Address: Revoluční 1015, 57201, Polička

Bowling Bowling.

  • basket Bowling bar
    Bowling bar. bowling
    Telephone: 605373330
    Address: Starohradská 563, 57201, Polička

Coarse fishing grounds Coarse fishing grounds.

  • basket Polička Reservoir
    Polička Reservoir. independent coarse fishing ground - pond
    Telephone: 731441401
    Address: Polička
  • basket Limberský rybník
    independent coarse fishing ground - pond
    Telephone: 731441401
    Address: Polička
  • basket Modřecký rybník
    independent coarse fishing ground - pond
    Telephone: 731441401
    Address: Modřec
  • basket Nový rybník
    independent coarse fishing ground - pond
    Telephone: 731441401
    Address: 57201, Modřec
  • basket Přehrada I
    independent coarse fishing ground - pond
    Telephone: 731441401
    Address: 57201, Polička
  • basket Přehrada II
    independent coarse fishing ground - pond
    Telephone: 731441401
    Address: 57201, Polička
  • searched records: 6

Covered swimming pools Covered swimming pools.

  • basket Swimming pool Polička
    Swimming pool Polička. covered swimming pool, sauna
    Telephone: 461725631
    Address: Nádražní 775, 572 01, Polička

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

  • basket Fitcentrum
    Fitcentrum. fitness centre
    Telephone: 606273289
    Address: Nádražní 775, 57201, Polička
  • basket Fitcentrum Gymnázium
    fitness centre, sports hall / gym
    Telephone: 461722102
    Address: Nábř. Svobody 306, 57201, Polička
  • basket Spinning Jan Faltýnek
    spinning / indoor cycling
    Telephone: 774113366
    Address: Švermova 401, 57201, Polička

Ice stadiums Ice stadiums.

  • basket Zimní stadion
    Zimní stadion. covered winter stadium
    Telephone: 461725427, 605246743
    Address: Tyršova 60, 572 01, Polička-Horní Předměstí

Indoor climbing wall Indoor climbing wall.

  • basket Na Lukách Sports Hall
    Na Lukách Sports Hall. indoor climbing wall, sports hall / gym
    Telephone: 604647798
    Address: Švermova 401, 572 01, Polička

Minigolf Minigolf.

  • basket Minigolf U Liboháje
    Minigolf U Liboháje. outdoor minigolf
    Telephone: 603211797
    Address: U Liboháje, Polička
  • basket Tenisové kurty
    Tenisové kurty. outdoor sports ground, outdoor minigolf
    Telephone: 608725973
    Address: Tyršova, Polička

Other sports grounds Other sports grounds.

  • basket Solná jeskyně U Purkmistra
    sporting goods and equipment rental, saline cave
    Telephone: 461722310, 608609801
    Address: Riegrova 48, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Letní stadion
    Letní stadion. athletic stadium, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 461725600
    Address: U Liboháje, 572 01, Polička
  • basket SK Polička
    athletic stadium, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 461725600
    Address: U Liboháje 60, 572 01, Polička

Outdoor sports grounds Outdoor sports grounds.

  • basket Letní stadion
    Letní stadion. athletic stadium, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 461725600
    Address: U Liboháje, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Tenisové kurty
    Tenisové kurty. outdoor sports ground, outdoor minigolf
    Telephone: 608725973
    Address: Tyršova, Polička
  • basket SK Polička
    athletic stadium, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 461725600
    Address: U Liboháje 60, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Hokejbalové hřiště
    outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 461725600
    Address: U Liboháje, 572 01, Polička
  • basket TJ Spartak Polička
    snooker, sports ground with air-inflated hall
    Telephone: 604155378
    Address: Revoluční 1015, 57201, Polička
  • searched records: 5

Outdoor swimming Outdoor swimming.

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

  • basket Penzion 555
    Penzion 555. infrasauna
    Telephone: 461723776
    Address: Vrchlického 16, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Swimming pool Polička
    Swimming pool Polička. covered swimming pool, sauna
    Telephone: 461725631
    Address: Nádražní 775, 572 01, Polička

Ski centres and lifts Ski centres and lifts.

  • basket U Liboháje
    U Liboháje. conditions: operating, lifts/pulls: -/1 km
    snow: 50 cm natural + artificial (15 cm new), temperature: -17 °C
    last update: 2/8/2012 7:36
     
    Telephone: 732919100, 777761408
    Address: 572 01, Polička

Sports equipment rentals Sports equipment rentals.

  • basket Solná jeskyně U Purkmistra
    sporting goods and equipment rental, saline cave
    Telephone: 461722310, 608609801
    Address: Riegrova 48, 572 01, Polička
  • basket ČD Bike
    sporting goods and equipment rental
    Telephone: 972322066
    Address: Smetanova 296, 57201, Polička

Sports halls / gyms Sports halls / gyms.

  • basket Sokolovna
    sports hall / gym
    Telephone: 731180433
    Address: Tyršova 60, 57201, Polička
  • basket Na Lukách Sports Hall
    Na Lukách Sports Hall. indoor climbing wall, sports hall / gym
    Telephone: 604647798
    Address: Švermova 401, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Sportovní hala ZŠ Masarykova
    Sportovní hala ZŠ Masarykova. sports hall / gym
    Telephone: 461725529
    Address: Nábřeží Svobody 447, 572 01, Polička
  • basket Fitcentrum Gymnázium
    fitness centre, sports hall / gym
    Telephone: 461722102
    Address: Nábř. Svobody 306, 57201, Polička
  • basket TJ Spartak Polička
    snooker, sports ground with air-inflated hall
    Telephone: 604155378
    Address: Revoluční 1015, 57201, Polička
  • searched records: 5

Airport Airport.

  • basket Polička
    Polička. public domestic airport
    Telephone: 723363526
    Address: Polička

Bus stops Bus stops.

Train stops Train stops.

  • basket Polička
    train station
    Address: Smetanova 296, 57201, Polička

Chemists Chemists.

Hospitals Hospitals.

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