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Ronov nad Doubravou

The city Ronov nad Doubravou, called the "Town on the palm of your hand" according to a film of the same name, which was partly filmed here, is situated at the foot of the Iron Mountains at an altitude of 255 m a.s.l. The city is found in the district of Chrudim, in the Pardubice region.

History

The city was established rather early after the first written reference on settlements in the Iron Mountains, which dates back to 1137. The first written mention of the municipality is from 1307. Ronov nad Doubravou was established by Oldřich, the third son of Smil of Lichtemburk. Gottfried, the former bailiff of Podoli, received hereditary bailiffing of the city. He settled the granted land with people on 24 fields, evidently German colonists, whom he brought over. In 1488, King Ladislav permitted Ronov two annual markets and in 1674 the city received the right to a third market from Leopold I. Most probably the city never had walls and thus Ronov never developed into a significant agglomeration. It was not promoted to a city with privileges until 1908 by František Josef I. In 1945, the Local National Committee was established in Ronov nad Doubravou and thereby the statute of the city was abolished for 53 years.

The most significant monuments

The central building of the square is the Church of St. Lawrence. In the lower part of the park stands the Memorial to the Fallen in World War I and a fountain. A building is found in Svatokřížské Street, which is an example of unique folk architecture. The most valuable part of the frontispiece is the Late Baroque gable with stucco relief decoration. A significant monument in the city is Bílek’s (Nečasova) Villa. Today it is the Gallery of Antonín Chittussi. The building serves for exhibitions and other works of art.

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

Related personalities

  • Antonín Chittussi

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Castles and chateaus Castles and chateaus.

  • basket Ronov nad Doubravou - chateau
    Ronov nad Doubravou - chateau. The history of the lord's mansion was already mentioned in 1664. The building of the former chateau was torn down in 1823 and a new one was built in 1825. At the end of the 19th century, thorough reconstruction in Pseudo-Gothic style was conducted. In the second half of the 20th century it served as the domicile for the head office of the East Bohemian State Forests.
    Address: Ronov nad Doubravou

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

Nature monuments and reservations Nature monuments and reservations.

  • basket Chittussi Valley - nature site
    Chittussi Valley - nature site. The approximately three-kilometre long rocky Doubrava River Valley between Ronov nad Doubravou and the town section of Mladotice is named after painter A. Chittussi. The valley inspired the work of the artist, particularly his painting Doubrava Valley from 1884, which today belongs in the collection of the National Gallery. Visitors can find protected species of flora and fauna such as European grayling, barbel, eel, and the European Kingfisher.
    Address: Chittussiho údolí, Ronov nad Doubravou

Technical monuments and planetariums Technical monuments and planetariums.

  • basket Korečnický mill
    Korečnický mill. One of the oldest building structures in Doubrava, apparently it is mentioned is foundation charters. Its name is derived from the water wheel with buckets (i.e. boxes between wheels). The Korecnicky (bucket) mill is the home of the writer and journalist Ferdinand Schulze (1835-1935).
    Address: Ronov nad Doubravou
  • basket Water power of Korečnický mill
    Water power of Korečnický mill. Noteworthy technical item of uniqueness, used to create a gradient of over 7 m. It is the greatest gradient ever artificially made in Doubrava. The motor is in the upper part led through a rock tunnel. It is very old and its origin is not known.
    Address: Ronov nad Doubravou

Guest houses Guest houses.

  • basket Mladotice - mlýn
    guest-house
    Telephone: 604200083
    Address: Mladotice 6, 538 43, Ronov nad Doubravou

Restaurant Restaurant.

  • basket Hospůdka U Vavřince
    Hospůdka U Vavřince.
    Telephone: 602776870
    Address: Chittussiho nám. 119, 538 42, Ronov nad Doubravou
  • basket Hospůdka U Šaueru

    Telephone: 469 690 102
    Address: Mladotice 42, 538 43, Ronov nad Doubravou
  • basket Hostinec U Pardála

    Telephone: 777112779
    Address: Chittussiho náměstí, 538 42, Ronov nad Doubravou

Bars, cafés Bars, cafés.

  • basket Pivnice V Tunelu

    Telephone: 774048452
    Address: Chittussiho 149, 538 42, Ronov nad Doubravou

Coarse fishing grounds Coarse fishing grounds.

  • basket Nový rybník
    Nový rybník. coarse fishing ground of the Czech Fishing Union - pond
    Address: Ronov nad Doubravou

Other sports grounds Other sports grounds.

  • basket Hospůdka U Šaueru
    indoor ping-pong
    Telephone: 469 690 102
    Address: Mladotice 42, 538 43, Ronov nad Doubravou

Outdoor sports grounds Outdoor sports grounds.

  • basket Fotbalové hřiště
    Fotbalové hřiště. outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 721237021
    Address: U stadionu 371, 538 42, Ronov nad Doubravou

Sports halls / gyms Sports halls / gyms.

Bus stops Bus stops.

Train stops Train stops.

Weirs Weirs.

Chemists Chemists.

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