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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

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Cemeteries Cemeteries.

Memorials and monuments Memorials and monuments.

  • basket Cabin tomb (Boudova hrobka) New window.
    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.

Guest houses Guest houses.

Lodging houses Lodging houses.

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

Private accommodation Private accommodation.

Restaurant Restaurant.

Bars, cafés Bars, cafés.

Cultural facilities Cultural facilities.

Information centres Information centres.

Billiards / pool Billiards / pool.

Coarse fishing grounds Coarse fishing grounds.

  • basket Nádrž Koupaliště New window.
    coarse fishing ground of the Czech Fishing Union - pond
    Address: 539 73 , Skuteč
  • basket Nádrž Návesní New window.
    coarse fishing ground of the Czech Fishing Union - pond
    Address: 539 73 , Skuteč
  • basket Návesní rybník New window.
    independent coarse fishing ground - pond
    Telephone: 469 351 785, 469 351 978
    Address: 53973, Zbožnov
  • basket Sedm lomů Skuteč New window.
    coarse fishing ground of the Czech Fishing Union - pond
    Telephone: 737 076 893
    Address: Skuteč
  • basket Štěpánov New window.
    Štěpánov. independent coarse fishing ground - pond
    Telephone: 469 351 785, 469 351 978
    Address: 53973, Zbožnov
  • searched records: 5

Covered swimming pools Covered swimming pools.

Ice stadiums Ice stadiums.

Other sports grounds Other sports grounds.

Outdoor sports grounds Outdoor sports grounds.

Outdoor swimming Outdoor swimming.

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

Sports halls / gyms Sports halls / gyms.

Airport Airport.

  • basket Skuteč New window.
    Skuteč. public domestic airport
    Telephone: 469 351 299
    Address: Letiště 965, 53973, Skuteč

Bus stops Bus stops.

Train stops Train stops.

Chemists Chemists.

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