Žamberk
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The city Žamberk lies in the valley of the Divoka Orlice at an altitude of 4565 m a.s.l., in the northeast part of the Pardubice region in the foothills of the Orlický Mountains. The city is accessible along road 1/11, 60 km from Pardubice and 55 km from Hradec Králové. Žamberk is both the administrative and natural centre of the Žamberk microregion. Due to its advantageous position, it is an important tourist starting point to the southern part of the Orlicky Mountains and their foothills. It is often referred to as the "gate to the Orlicky Mountains". The historical centre of the city is an Urban Heritage Zone. HistoryThe city Žamberk was established in the 2nd half of the 13th century at the site of an original Slovanic settlement, along an important route connecting Moravia with Kladsko. The oldest documented reference to Žamberk dates back to 1332. At the time, Castle Lanšpersk and all of Lanškroun’s estate were in the possession of Zbraslav Monastery. German inhabitants brought the city handicrafts and also a German city order, the city was led by bailiff. At the end of the 14th century, the city became Czech due to influences of the surrounding Slavonic population. A document from 1365 already mentions the division of the city Žamberk into the Liticka and Žampašky half. In 1575 Mikuláš of Bubna joined both halves of Žamberk. Before 1600, the chateau was completed. During the Thirty Years War, Žamberk was destroyed and plundered. From 1809, the Žamberk estate was the property of Count Verian Alfréd Windischgrätze. The last noble family to own the Žamberk estate were the Parishes from 1815. |
The most significant monumentsOne of the most sought after places is Tyršova Outlook Tower (from 1932). From the tower in the shape of a Hussite keep you get a full view of the Orlicky Mountains, Králický Sněžník, Bukova Mountain and Suchý Peak. Among the most significant religious monuments is the Church of St. Wenceslas with new bells. The City Museum offers exhibitions, which are devoted to the history of the cities of handicrafts of the Orlicky Mountain foothills, significant natives (e.g. Václav Prokop Divišov). In Žamberk, the beer brewing tradition has also been preserved, which you can taste at the local mini-brewery. LegendOne day the lady of the chateau was looking out of the Žamberk chateau window and saw a wild boar in the meadow, with a great eagle landing on its back. Ever since, wild boars and eagles have been included in the city’s emblem. Another legend says that Žamberk once experienced an uncommon event, when an eagle soared over the meadow and had such strength that it grabbed a small wild boar into its claws. In memory of this spectacle, Žamberk included a wild boar in its emblem. Sources used: http://cs.wikipedia.org, http://www.zamberk.cz |
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More detailed information on the city/municipalityon the Public Administration portal
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Žamberk - Jewish cemetery
The cemetery was likely established in the 17th century. A total of 230 tombstones from the years 1731-1941 have been preserved. During the Nazi occupation the cemetery was demolished. Total reconstruction was undertaken in the 1990's, including the ceremonial hall from 1932 which currently houses the exhibition “Life in the Jewish Community in Žamberk.”
Telephone: 465611678
Address: 564 01, Žamberk
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Žamberk - former Jewish ghetto and synagogue
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Tyrš observation tower - Rozálka
A wooden observation tower was built in 1932 on Kapelský vrch on the western outskirts of Žamberk; the structure has a stone foundation and is also known under the name of Rozálka. The twenty metre tower has two observation decks – the first at the height of 16 metres and the second just under the top of the tower. A total of 62 wooden stairs lead to the first observation deck, and an additional 16 steep steps lead to the second deck. From the main deck open 360° views of the Orlické Mts., Králický...
Telephone: 465612946
Address: Na Rozárce, 564 01, Žamberk
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Nature conservation station
Telephone: 739440734
Address: 28. října 1327, 564 01, Žamberk
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Žamberk
caravan lot
Telephone: 465614693
Address: letiště 1023, 56401, Žamberk
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Penzion Pod Černým lesem
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Pension a restaurace Country Club
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Accommodation - Ing. Václav Filip
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Penzion Hana Žamberk
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Chalupa Novotná
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Chalupa Novotná 2
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Penzion Baltazar
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Pension JK Royal
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Penzion Rot
guest-house
Telephone: 732 103 030, 737 919 392
Address: Draha 339, 564 01, Žamberk
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Grand Canyon - Bowling bar
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Divadelní kavárna & Restaurace Mathys´s
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Žamberk
Telephone: 465614693
Address: letiště 1023, 56401, Žamberk
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Restaurace a penzion Country club
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Atelier restaurant
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Restaurace U Králů
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Pizzerie u Divadla
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Restaurace Babeta
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Roubenka
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Stylová hospoda Imrvere
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Bufet
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Restaurace Jamaica
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Restaurace Na Kopečku
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Restaurace U autobusového nádraží
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Bistro U Boženky
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Bars, cafés 
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Cukrárna
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Grand Canyon - Bowling bar
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Divadelní kavárna & Restaurace Mathys´s
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Atelier restaurant
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Restaurace U Králů
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Stylová hospoda Imrvere
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Kavárna U Rytíře
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Minipivovar U Kance
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Pivnice U Divadla
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Pivnice U Vavřičků
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Sport bar
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4 zones fitness
Telephone: 733735753, 608356665
Address: U koupaliště 1530, 564 01, Žamberk
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Cukrárna
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Vinárna a kavárna Slunečnice
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Vinotéka s vinárnou U Jakuba
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Bike repair 
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Viktor Bike Sport
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Cyklosport Prokopec
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Cyklo Janoušek
bicycle service
Telephone: 465 613 120
Address: Nádražní 763, 564 01, Žamberk
Civic Centre 
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Tobogán
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Fidiko
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Pohoda Family Centre
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Animo Leisure time centre
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Pod Rozálkou Resort
Address: 56401, Žamberk
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Czechoslovak Hussite Church
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Vinotéka U Rubínu
Telephone: 732 326 075
Address: Vrchlického 161, 56401, Žamberk
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Vinotéka s vinárnou U Jakuba
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Horolezecká stěna
indoor climbing wall
Telephone: 725046290, 604533060
Address: Nádražní 743, 56401, Žamberk
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Źamberk
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Pod Černým lesem
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Chalupa Novotná 2
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Krystal
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Outdoor sports grounds 
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Pod Černým lesem
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TOSK - tenisový areál Pod Černým lesem
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Chalupa Novotná
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Chalupa Novotná 2
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Fotbalový stadion
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Sportcentrum Neugi
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Outdoor swimming 
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Restaurace a penzion Country club
outdoor swimming pool for hotel guests only
Telephone: 465614475, 774243744
Address: Albertovo náměstí 471, 564 01, Žamberk
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Pod Černým lesem
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Chalupa Novotná
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Chalupa Novotná 2
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Pension JK Royal
outdoor swimming pool for hotel guests only
Telephone: 776668077
Address: U Líšnice 776, 564 01, Žamberk
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Riding facilities 
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3D Fitness
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TOSK - tenisový areál Pod Černým lesem
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Tělocvična U žirafy
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4 zones fitness
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Fit studio Šárka
sports hall / gym
Telephone: 777 723 221
Address: Masarykovo náměstí 86, 56401, Žamberk
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Sokolovna
sports hall / gym
Telephone: 721 209 058
Address: Tyršova 534, 56401, Žamberk
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Žamberk,Albertovo nám.
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Lékárna Laura
Telephone: 465613495
Address: Nádražní 53, 564 01, Žamberk
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Lékárna Na Poliklinice
Telephone: 465611053
Address: nám. Gen. Knopa 837, 564 01, Žamberk
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Lékárna U Zlaté koruny
Telephone: 465614366
Address: nám. Gen. Knopa 1061, 564 01, Žamberk
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Bohemia-Moravia borderlands
Chrudim-Hlinsko Region
Hradec Králové region
Kladské border region
Králický Sněžník
Orlické mountains and foothills
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