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Slatiňany

The city Slatiňany is found in the picturesque region at the foot of the Iron Mountains 4 km south of the district city Chrudim. The city lies at an altitude of 270 m a.s.l. Slatiňany is located on the railway line Pardubice - Havlíčkův Brod.

History

The first written reference is from 1294, when only a wooden Gothic fortress stood here on the rocky point above the Chrudimka River.  It was apparently owned by František of Slatiňany. At the close of the 16th century, the estate was bought by Prague townsman Bohuslav Mazanec of Frymburk and instead of the fortress he had a Renaissance chateau built. An entire row of subsequent owners ensued, such as Jan Sigmund Knobloch, the Berk family of Dubé and Lipné, František Adam Count of Bubna and Lipné, František Adam of Bubna and Litic, Josef František of Schőnfeld, Prince Jan Adam of Auersperg and other descendents of this family. The greatest flourishing was experienced during the reign of the Auerspergs. Slatiňany became an economically and culturally live city. A sugar refinery and cube-making factory, a factory for artificial fertilisers, a steam sawmill and distillery were established here. In 1971, Slatiňany were promoted to a city.

The most significant monuments

One of the most significant monuments in the city is the State Chateau Slatiňany with the Hippological Museum and English park.

A horse breeding farm neighbours the chateau, which has been a part of the National Horse breeding Farm Kladruby nad Labem since 1992. Religious monuments include the Church of St. Martin from the 14th century, which was rebuilt into the Neo-Gothic style in 1891 – 1892. The Vrchlicky Mound (favourite place of Jaroslav Vrchlicky) spreads in the cherry orchard above the city. On the slope of the Hura Hill stands the miniature of Kočičí Castle, which was built here by Vilemína Auersperg in the 19th century. It was intended for play for the chateau’s children.

Legend

The name of the city Slatiňany is derived from the bogs, in the middle of which the settlement was established. However, in Slatiňany a legend also exists about a fellow, chasing a boar with a wooden stick and yelling “After it with a lath!” which is more likely the product of folk literature from later on.

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

Related personalities

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Castles and chateaus Castles and chateaus.

  • basket Slatiňany - chateau and museum
    Slatiňany - chateau and museum. A Renaissance Gothic Revival chateau has a unique hippological museum. It borders on a stud farm and paddocks in the castle park. Throughout the whole year you can see Převalsky horses, Starokladruby horses and saddle horses here.
    Telephone: 469681112, 725847258
    Address: 53821, Slatiňany

Education trails Education trails.

  • basket To Cat Castle - educational trail with posted information
    To Cat Castle - educational trail with posted information. Trail leading to the romantic miniature castle. It is 2 km long and 9 information boards are installed on providing information on the beauties and interesting facts of the surrounding nature and history of the local region. The original hiking trail of 1998 underwent complete reconstruction in 2007, which was carried out by the Basic Organisation of the Czech Association of Nature Conservationists Nasavrky.
    Address: Slatiňany

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

  • basket Slatiňany - chateau and museum
    Slatiňany - chateau and museum. A Renaissance Gothic Revival chateau has a unique hippological museum. It borders on a stud farm and paddocks in the castle park. Throughout the whole year you can see Převalsky horses, Starokladruby horses and saddle horses here.
    Telephone: 469681112, 725847258
    Address: 53821, Slatiňany

Nature monuments and reservations Nature monuments and reservations.

  • basket Hrobka - natural sight
    Hrobka - natural sight. Address:
  • basket Vrchlický mound
    Vrchlický mound. Vrchlický mound spreads out over a cherry orchard above the town. A panel by O. Španiel depicting J. Vrchlický is located here. There is also a painting of the Virgin Mary mounted on a pedestal on the quartzite rock.
    Address: Slatiňany

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

  • basket Chlum Observation Tower
    Remains of a stone observation tower on the southeast slope of Hura Peak. At present, the tower is lacking the wooden walkway, however, remains of the walls have been preserved and the surroundings are maintained by the activities of the civic association Altus.
    Address: Slatiňany - Kochánovice

Ruins, city fortifications Ruins, city fortifications.

  • basket Chlum Observation Tower
    Remains of a stone observation tower on the southeast slope of Hura Peak. At present, the tower is lacking the wooden walkway, however, remains of the walls have been preserved and the surroundings are maintained by the activities of the civic association Altus.
    Address: Slatiňany - Kochánovice

Tourist attractions Tourist attractions.

  • basket Cat Castle - castle miniature
    Cat Castle - castle miniature. In the 19th century it was built by Vilemena Auerspergova. The miniature castle, which stands on quartzite rock was intended for playing in for the chateau children.
    Address: Slatiňany
  • basket Slatiňany - horse farm
    Slatiňany - horse farm. The Slatiňany Horse Farm was established in 1898 as a chateau horse farm. The farm was created from original stables for racing horse and horses used in dog hunts; these buildings belonged to the adjacent chateau and domain of the Auesperg family. In 1992 the facility became part of the National Kladruby Horse Farm. Mares and stallions are exercised in the training centre.
    Telephone: 469681135, 469681132
    Address: Zámecký park 169, 538 21, Slatiňany

Guest houses Guest houses.

Lodging houses Lodging houses.

Private accommodation Private accommodation.

  • basket Chalupa U Pecháčků
    Chalupa U Pecháčků. apartment / private accommodation
    Telephone: 736443434
    Address: Smetanovo nábřeží 14, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Ubytování U Tejneckých
    Ubytování U Tejneckých. apartment / private accommodation
    Telephone: 605173682, 469682491
    Address: Škrovád 100, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Mlýn Skály
    Mlýn Skály. apartment / private accommodation, cottage settlement
    Telephone: 469681300, 602219060
    Address: Kunčí 38, 538 21, Slatiňany

Restaurant Restaurant.

  • basket Krčma Krále Artuše
    Krčma Krále Artuše.
    Telephone: 777219234, 777073109
    Address: T. G. Masaryka 78, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Motorest Bonet
    Motorest Bonet.
    Telephone: 469681200
    Address: T. G. Masaryka 786, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Motorest Bonet

    Telephone: 469681200
    Address: Švermova 849, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Penzion a restaurace U Zámku
    Penzion a restaurace U Zámku.
    Telephone: 602492930, 777843544, 606684321
    Address: T. G. Masaryka 26, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Hospůdka Pod Kopcem
    Hospůdka Pod Kopcem.
    Telephone: 775241266
    Address: Škrovád 33, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Hospůdka U Bédi
    Hospůdka U Bédi.
    Telephone: 469681400, 603856342
    Address: Schmoranzova 24, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Hostinec U Půhoných
    Hostinec U Půhoných.
    Telephone: 774348424
    Address: Slatiňany 90, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Restaurace Monaco
    Restaurace Monaco.
    Telephone: 469681310, 605953416
    Address: Škrovád 39, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Restaurace Střed

    Telephone: 724234817
    Address: T. G. Masaryka 105, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket U Menclů

    Telephone: 469681316
    Address: T. G. Masaryka 105, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Zájezdní Hostinec Obora

    Telephone: 602136916, 776637031
    Address: Trpišov 12, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • searched records: 11

Bars, cafés Bars, cafés.

Civic Centre Civic Centre.

  • basket Sokol House
    Sokol House.
    Telephone: 469660238
    Address: Tyršova ulice 431, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Social House
    Social House.
    Telephone: 469660234
    Address: Tyršova 287, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Elementary Art School

    Telephone: 469681415
    Address: Raisova 173, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket ÚSP Slatiňany Monastery Chapel

    Telephone: 731598998
    Address: Nádražní 153, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Club Paprsek

    Telephone: 469681487
    Address: Wolkerova 243, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Robi Slatiňany

    Telephone: 777193433
    Address: Palackého 287, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • searched records: 6

Infocentres Infocentres.

Other sports grounds Other sports grounds.

  • basket SK Spartak
    SK Spartak. sports hall / gym, athletic stadium, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 608 852 885
    Address: Smetanovo nábřeží 556, 538 21, Slatiňany

Outdoor climbing Outdoor climbing.

  • basket Škrovád
    Škrovád. outdoor climbing wall
    Telephone: 469660239
    Address: Slatiňany

Outdoor sports grounds Outdoor sports grounds.

  • basket Plovárna Slatiňany
    Plovárna Slatiňany. outdoor swimming pool, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 469660241, 606601933
    Address: 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket SK Spartak
    SK Spartak. sports hall / gym, athletic stadium, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 608 852 885
    Address: Smetanovo nábřeží 556, 538 21, Slatiňany

Outdoor swimming Outdoor swimming.

  • basket Plovárna Slatiňany
    Plovárna Slatiňany. outdoor swimming pool, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 469660241, 606601933
    Address: 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Mlýn Skály
    swimming in nature / dam reservoir
    Telephone: 469681300, 602219060
    Address: Kunčí 38, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Slatiňany
    swimming in nature / dam reservoir
    Telephone: 469681596
    Address: Slatiňany

Riding facilities Riding facilities.

Sports equipment rentals Sports equipment rentals.

  • basket ČD Bike
    sporting goods and equipment rental
    Telephone: 972 322 066
    Address: Nádražní 113, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Wiki
    sporting goods and equipment rental
    Telephone: 469682081, 602175100
    Address: Škrovád 73, 538 21, Slatiňany

Sports halls / gyms Sports halls / gyms.

  • basket SK Spartak
    SK Spartak. sports hall / gym, athletic stadium, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 608 852 885
    Address: Smetanovo nábřeží 556, 538 21, Slatiňany
  • basket Sportovní hala SK Spartak Slatiňany
    sports hall / gym
    Telephone: 776128154, 608852885
    Address: Smetanovo nábřeží 556, 538 21, Slatiňany

Bus stops Bus stops.

Train stops Train stops.

  • basket Slatiňany
    train station
    Address: Nádražní 113, 538 21, Slatiňany

Weirs Weirs.

  • basket Chrudim-Janderov
    weir
    Address:
  • basket Jez
    weir
    Address: Slatiňany
  • basket Jez
    weir
    Address: Slatiňany
  • basket Jez
    weir
    Address: Slatiňany
  • basket Jez
    weir
    Address: Slatiňany
  • searched records: 5

Chemists Chemists.

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