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Skuteč

The city Skuteč is found in the district Chrudim in the Pardubice region. The city is known for its shoe-making tradition and high quality skutecska granite. The city has a rich cultural tradition and many interesting personalities lived in it. Václav Jan Tomášek was born here, a significant musical composer and pedagogue of the pre-Smetana era.

History

A significant part of Skuteč was inhabited already in the early stone ages. The first written reference to Skuteč dates back to 1289. The old Skuteč settlement stood on the closest merchant’s route, leading from Chrudim to the Trstenicka Route. The village was promoted to a town most probably in the first half of the 14th century. Skuteč suffered pillaging in the Thirty Years War by both the Swedish and imperial troops. In 1862, a fire scorched the entire eastern part of the square and today’s Heydukova Street. In 1867, the western side and adjacent parts of the square burnt down completely. In the past, Skuteč ranked among the larger cities in the region.

The most significant monuments

The Skuteč Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary belongs among the most significant Gothic buildings in the region.

The City Museum is housed in the building, which used to belong to the family of the wife of the musical composer Vítězslav Novák, who passed away here in 1949. It is definitely worth visiting the Memorial Hall of Václav Jan Tomášek, which is found in his native house.

Legend

Farmer Jantal of Štěpánov dug up a pot of money on the field. The Lord of Rychmburk Castle confiscated the money, however, the money, hidden in a chamber, spilt over on its own. So the Lord wanted to get rid of it as soon as possible. Therefore, he loaded the money onto a cart but the horses couldn’t budge the cart. There was no other choice but to call Jantal, who was able to transport the money on his cart without any problems. He donated Štěpánov a large bell from his wealth, which calls out “Jantal dug me up” when it rings.

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

Related personalities

  • Vítězslav Novák
  • Václav Jan Tomášek

Objects on map

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Memorials and monuments Memorials and monuments.

  • basket Bouda tomb
    An interesting building structure from the 2nd half of the 19th century, the tomb of valued and respected Skuteč families, the Rybičeks and Boudas.
    Address: 539 73, Skuteč

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

  • basket Municipal museum in Skuteč
    Municipal museum in Skuteč. The City Museum is situated in the house that belonged to the family of the wife of the musical composer Vítězslav Novák, who died on 18.7.1949.
    Telephone: 469350131
    Address: Rybičkova 364, 539 73, Skuteč
  • basket Memorial Hall of Václav Jan Tomášek
    Memorial Hall of Václav Jan Tomášek. Commemorative hall in the birth place of Václav Jan Tomášek, the most important Czech musical composer and teacher of the pre-Smetana period (1st half of the 19th century).
    Telephone: 469350131
    Address: Tomáškova 508, 539 73, Skuteč

Nature monuments and reservations Nature monuments and reservations.

Guest houses Guest houses.

Lodging houses Lodging houses.

  • basket Ubytovna Grano
    Ubytovna Grano. hostel
    Telephone: 775735637
    Address: Tyršova 389, 539 73 , Skuteč
  • basket Skuteč
    hostel
    Telephone: 469351299, 777751516
    Address: Letiště 965, 53973, Skuteč

Private accommodation Private accommodation.

Restaurant Restaurant.

Bars, cafés Bars, cafés.

Bike repair Bike repair.

  • basket Cyklo Jožák
    bicycle service
    Telephone: 469350551
    Address: Palackého nám. 247, 53973, Skuteč

Civic Centre Civic Centre.

Congress and reception facilities Congress and reception facilities.

  • basket City Museum in Skuteč
    City Museum in Skuteč. cultural centre
    Maximum capacity of hall (connected halls): 50 theatre.
    The indoor exposition of the arched hall enables the all-year-round organization of seminars, training and corporate presentations. The interesting premises of the Museum of shoemaking and stone can be underlined by presentations of crafts.
    Telephone: 469350131
    Address: Rybičkova 364, 539 73, Skuteč
  • basket Skuteč Cultural Club
    Skuteč Cultural Club. cultural centre
    Maximum capacity of hall (connected halls): 324 theatre.
    Skuteč Cultural Club is a modern and multifunctional facility that has undergone a costly reconstruction. The facility off ers high-quality technical background and a large car park.
    Telephone: 469326487
    Address: Rubešova 525, 539 73, Skuteč

Infocentres Infocentres.

Wine cellars, wine shops Wine cellars, wine shops.

Billiards / pool Billiards / pool.

  • basket Restaurace Na Soudu
    snooker
    Telephone: 605016254
    Address: Palackého náměstí 313 , 539 73, Skuteč

Coarse fishing grounds Coarse fishing grounds.

  • basket Štěpánov
    Štěpánov. independent coarse fishing ground - pond
    Telephone: 469 351 785, 469 351 978
    Address: 53973, Zbožnov
  • basket Návesní rybník
    independent coarse fishing ground - pond
    Telephone: 469 351 785, 469 351 978
    Address: 53973, Zbožnov
  • basket Nádrž Návesní
    coarse fishing ground of the Czech Fishing Union - pond
    Address: 539 73 , Skuteč
  • basket Skutečský rybník
    coarse fishing ground of the Czech Fishing Union - pond
    Telephone: 737 076 893
    Address: Skuteč
  • searched records: 4

Covered swimming pools Covered swimming pools.

  • basket In-door swimming pool Skuteč
    In-door swimming pool Skuteč. covered swimming pool, sauna, indoor jacuzzi
    Telephone: 469319109, 775559858
    Address: Smetanova 946, 539 73 , Skuteč

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

  • basket Fitness centrum Skuteč
    massage, solarium, fitness centre
    Telephone: 606 426 616
    Address: Mírová 947, 53973, Skuteč

Ice stadiums Ice stadiums.

  • basket Ice stadium
    Ice stadium. covered winter stadium
    Telephone: 469350128
    Address: Československé armády 177, 539 73, Skuteč

Other sports grounds Other sports grounds.

  • basket Multifunkční sportovní hala
    Multifunkční sportovní hala. indoor ping-pong, sporting goods and equipment rental, sports hall / gym
    Telephone: 469326488, 775559855
    Address: Československé armády 1000, 539 73, Skuteč
  • basket Swimming pool Skuteč
    Swimming pool Skuteč. Russian skittles, playground, outdoor swimming pool, outdoor ping-pong
    Telephone: 469350538
    Address: Skuteč
  • basket In-door swimming pool Skuteč
    In-door swimming pool Skuteč. covered swimming pool, sauna, indoor jacuzzi
    Telephone: 469319109, 775559858
    Address: Smetanova 946, 539 73 , Skuteč
  • basket Letní sportovní areál
    Letní sportovní areál. athletic stadium, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 774178442
    Address: 53973, Skuteč
  • basket Hospůdka pod rozhlednou
    Russian skittles, petanque / boccia sportground, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 777017304, 737104909
    Address: 53973, Hněvětice 31
  • searched records: 5

Outdoor sports grounds Outdoor sports grounds.

  • basket Letní sportovní areál
    Letní sportovní areál. athletic stadium, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 774178442
    Address: 53973, Skuteč
  • basket Tenisové kurty Skuteč
    Tenisové kurty Skuteč. outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 606828125
    Address: ČSA 177, 53973, Skuteč
  • basket Hospůdka pod rozhlednou
    Russian skittles, petanque / boccia sportground, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 777017304, 737104909
    Address: 53973, Hněvětice 31
  • basket Sportovní areál Doupnice
    playground, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 469350900
    Address: Radčice 6, 539 73, Skuteč
  • basket Zhoř
    outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 469 326 403
    Address: 53973, Zhoř
  • searched records: 5

Outdoor swimming Outdoor swimming.

  • basket Swimming pool Skuteč
    Swimming pool Skuteč. Russian skittles, playground, outdoor swimming pool, outdoor ping-pong
    Telephone: 469350538
    Address: Skuteč

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

  • basket In-door swimming pool Skuteč
    In-door swimming pool Skuteč. covered swimming pool, sauna, indoor jacuzzi
    Telephone: 469319109, 775559858
    Address: Smetanova 946, 539 73 , Skuteč

Sports equipment rentals Sports equipment rentals.

  • basket Multifunkční sportovní hala
    Multifunkční sportovní hala. indoor ping-pong, sporting goods and equipment rental, sports hall / gym
    Telephone: 469326488, 775559855
    Address: Československé armády 1000, 539 73, Skuteč
  • basket ČD Bike
    sporting goods and equipment rental
    Telephone: 972 322 066
    Address: 60, 539 73, Žďárec u Skutče

Sports halls / gyms Sports halls / gyms.

  • basket Multifunkční sportovní hala
    Multifunkční sportovní hala. indoor ping-pong, sporting goods and equipment rental, sports hall / gym
    Telephone: 469326488, 775559855
    Address: Československé armády 1000, 539 73, Skuteč

Airport Airport.

  • basket Skuteč
    Skuteč. public domestic airport
    Telephone: 469351299
    Address: Letiště 965, 53973, Skuteč

Bus stops Bus stops.

Train stops Train stops.

Weirs Weirs.

  • basket Jez
    weir
    Address: Skuteč
  • basket Jez
    weir
    Address: Skuteč

Chemists Chemists.

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