2 PARDUBICE a brief history of the town 4 Sights historical core 14 Architecture of the 20 th century architectural monuments 19 Trails Vilem of Pernstein Silver A 22 Cultural and Sport Events Velká pardubická steeplechase Zlatá přilba 25 free time horses gingerbread bike paths wellness golf 37 Culture and Arts galleries museus cinema 46 Shopping shopping centre 49 Food and Drink restaurants pizzerias coffés brewery 56 Night Life disco bars rocks clubs 60 Accommodation hotels guest houses dormitories 66 Attractive Destinations Kunětická hora Spa Bohdaneč Holice 70 Practical information transport information centre medical care
2 History of the town Pardubice a brief history of the town Pardubice boomed after 1491, when the town was bought by the mightiest nobleman and steward of the Czech Kingdom- Vilem of Pernstein. He chose Pardubice as the centre of his manor and started to build a town which corresponded to his status. Construction was so sumptuous that it coined the proverb it glitters like Pardubice. Today we can thank the Pernstein family for the beautiful historical centre with its renaissance square, which has been a town conservation area since 1964. Another work of the Perstein family is a unique conversion of the former castle into a comfortable palace surrounded by a massive fort. Another important milestone of Pardubice history was in 1845, when a train passed through Pardubice for the first time on the Prague-Olomouc track. The town became an important railway junction and with this came the development in agriculture, engineering and chemical industries. This naturally brought with it the development of social and culture life. In 1874, the world famous horse race The Great Pardubice Steeplechase took place here for the first time. The Pardubice native Jan Kaspar was the first Czech aviator to successfully take off and land an aircraft in 1910. A year later he and his plane, the Bleriot, undertook the maiden flight from Pardubice to Prague further contributing to Pardubice s fame. Development of the town was stopped by the German occupation. The local resistance movement was influenced mainly by the parachute group Silver A, whose members Czechoslovak soldiers sent to the protectorate from England found in Pardubice and the surroundings help and shelter for maintaining connections between the home resistance movement and the foreign resistance movement. The assassination of the Reichs protector Reinhard Heydrich was thought to be connected with Silver A. As retribution, 194 Czech patriots were executed by the Nazi regime at the Zamecek execution site between 3 June and 9 July 1942. At present, Pardubice is proud not only of its long tradition in the area of horse racing and gingerbread making, but also the Golden Helmet speedway race, Junior tennis championship and many other events held during the year. Pardubice is proud to offer cyclists and horse back riders a dense and safe network of bike paths and tracks. 3
4 5 Historical core Sights Green Gate 1 The Green Gate represents one of the most important historic features of Pardubice. Together with the castle, it dominates the historical centre of Pardubice. Today the Green Gate consists of a renaissance style entrance gate decorated by a relief according to the design by Mikolas Ales. It portrays the heraldic legend of the Masters of Pardubice, whose coat of arms is used by Pardubice as its own. The Green Gate is a popular exhibition centre for local artists. Behind the entrance gate, a tower rises more than 60 metres and offers beautiful views of the town conservation area, castle, and the surrounding hinterland including Kuneticka Hora castle. In the tower of the Green Gate there is an exhibition called the Chronicle of Pardubice town. Here, you can get acquainted with the legends about the coat of arms of the Masters of Pernstein as well as the coat of arms of the Masters of Pardubice. Opening hours: April Sat and Sun 10.00 a.m. 05.00 p.m. May June, September Tue Sun 10.00 a.m. 05.00 p.m. July August Mon Sun 10.00 a.m. 05.00 p.m. October November Sat and Sun 10.00 a.m. 04.00 p.m. (note: closed for lunch every day from 12.00 noon 01.00 p.m) More information: www.zelenabrana.eu Heraldic legend portrayed in the relief of the renaissance gate: Depicts the Bohemian king Vratislav II and Emperor Fridrich Barbarossa on their way to Italy in order to conquer the town of Milan. In this battle, it was mainly Czech warriors who excelled with their bravery. During one night raid on Milan, they managed to seize horses and property of Milan. However, the inhabitants of the town began to fight back and push the Czechs out of town. They lowered the iron bars of the gate on the last of the escaping warriors Jesek of Pardubice. Although the white horse was cut in half, it managed to carry its master for several metres. The brave knight carried the loyal half-horse back to the encampment of his king Vratislav II. As a medal of honour for his fearlessness, the front half of the white horse was inscribed by the king into the coat of arms.
6 7 Historical core Historical core Pernstynske Square 2 Pernstynske Square became the centre of the town conservation area in 1964. The square occupies approximately 6,200 m 2 and is bordered by 30 houses. The houses on the square document three basic stages of building development late gothic (characterised by stone arches of the windows) renaissance (terracotta window frames) and late baroque and classicist (gables and stuccoed decoration). The most striking impact to the appearance of the square was the building of the town hall at the end of the 19 th century. Town Hall 3 The construction of the new town hall in the years 1892 1894 represents the biggest change to the former core of the town in modern times. The town hall stands in the place of the old town hall and another three demolished houses on the northern side of the square. The town The statute was inspired by the figure of Vojtech of Pernstein on the tombstone in the Church of St. Bartholomew. hall was built according to the design of the architect Jan Wejrych. The dominant feature of the town hall are its two towers which divide the construction at the front into three parts. Between the towers above the second floor rises a gable, in the middle of which the coat of arms is placed. The statue of a knight the guardian of the town decorates the gable of the town hall. The statute was inspired by the figure of Vojtech of Pernstein on the tombstone in the Church of St. Bartholomew. Regional library 4 House number 77 / Oesterreicher s House 77 stands as an example of town square s development. On the facade, there are late gothic as well as renaissance features. Renovations in the 1960 s uncovered numerous gothic features including two painted niches on the second floor and some remains of colour decoration of the facade. On the ground floor, you can find remnants of an old medieval well. House number 78, called Klepsatlovsky, has a gothicrenaissance facade with a gable attic. On the first floor, late gothic windows with stone frames survived. On the second floor, there are pernstyn renaissance windows with terracotta frames around which some remnants of gothic painted flowers were uncovered. Soap maker s house, Werner Residence 5 House number 116 / 1 st Town hall In the years 1505 1515 here stood Pardubice s first town hall. After the fire in 1507 it was built again in the gothic style as a single storey house. Another renaissance style floor was added after the fire in 1538 and included an arched gable with plastic semi-pillars. Despite a fire and the Thirty-Year War, the gothic support arch over the entrance to Bartholomew Lane survived. In its three chapels with serrated tips, we can see colour figures representing a squire, a clown and a noblewoman. They were walled up and again uncovered during reconstruction in 1904, when it belonged to Karel Werner. The house was owned by his father, who was mayor of Pardubice in the years 1879 1888. Here he hosted some important Czech personalities, such as writer Jan Neruda and composer Bedrich Smetana. Marian Column with balustrade 6 In 1698 Pardubice had built, in the middle of Pernstyn, square a stone column with a gold-plated statue of the Virgin Mary standing on the crescent and facing the town hall. In 1695 the Pardubice dean Valentyn Klecak had it built by an unknown Italian artist in thanks to the Virgin Mary for protecting the town from plague in 1680. Religious pilgrimages to the statue of the Virgin Mary were held and schoolchildren used to have theatre performances here. In 1773 1777 town representatives commissioned local sculptor Jakub Teply to create an ornate balustrade around the Column where the provincial symbols are placed. These include the symbols of Pardubice and Vienna. In the corners there are Czech lions and the object is decorated in two rows by eight statues of saints considered to be the prominent patrons of the Czech lands. At the White Horse restaurant 7 House number 60 / Románovsky At the White Horse was built by the rich burgomaster Jan Roman, who survived Pardubice s first major fire in 1538 in the same building. On the ground floor, next to the entrance, there is a hall with a vault supported asymmetrically by a central pillar. A vaulted hall is also on the first floor. The ground floor has a long tradition, operating as a taproom since 1507. The restaurant was reopened after reconstruction in 1970. A baroque gable is above the raised central ledge.
8 9 Historical core Historical core At Saint Wenceslas 8 House number 3 / Sisatkovsky House After 1538, the originally gothic house was rebuilt in the renaissance style. Worth noting are the gothic painted niches, Renaissance terracotta door frames, a three-piece late baroque gable from the second half of the 18 th century (with corrugated cornices and ledges) and a statue of St. Wenceslas on a horse from 1799 made by Jakub Teply. In the past it served as a prison and at present as the Mázhaus exhibition centre. (on page 41) At Jonas House 9 House number 50 The most admired baroque example in Pardubice is house number 50 on the eastern side of Pernstyn square called At Jonas. The front of the house is decorated by a large embossed relief dominated by a figure of the biblical prophet Jonas in the mouth of The authorship of this work is attributed to the local sculptor and carver Jakub Teply, who is also the author of the decoration of some other houses. Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Church 11 Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Church is one of the oldest buildings in Pardubice. Its existence is documented to the second half of the 14 th century. At the beginning of the 16 th century the church was rebuilt by Vilem of Pernstein. It is unique that the nave of the church has a late gothic ribbed vault, while the presbytery has a cellar vault. In the 1630 s its parish function was transferred to the St. Bartholomew Church and Minorites came to the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Church. Thus it became a monastery. A Latin high school established here in the 18 th century with classes taking place in the surrounding buildings. The monastery was abolished during Joseph II s reforms in 1786. The Minorites left behind them a vast underground network of catacombs beneath the church. Some of the larger sections were used as an air raid shelter during World War II. Small Castle 12 A small castle forms a connecting line between the main castle and the town. It functioned as a fortified front gate and back office for the manor administration. Buildings in the closed area of the small castle served as store houses, manor offices, a prison and apartments. Today, one of the buildings houses the Pardubice Gallery. (on page 40) a whale. The authorship of this work is attributed to the local sculptor and carver Jakub Teply. It houses the Eastern Bohemian Gallery here. (on page 40) Matejovsky / Old Pharmacy 10 House number 51 The house has a late gothic core and a two-nave hall on the ground floor. The classicist front from the end of the 18 th century was modified in the 19 th century. In 1806 the pharmacist Josef Mensik established a pharmacy. In 1914 the facade was completed with motifs from the field of pharmacy. In the gable there is an Aesculapius relief. After 1950 the pharmacy was placed under state control and in 1979 it was closed after being business for 173 years. Today it houses the FONS Gallery. (on page 41)
10 11 Historical core Historical core Pardubice Castle 13 Pardubice Castle is an extraordinary historical object. You will find here the oldest known Czech nude painting titled capricious fortune. There are also knightly halls with the oldest renaissance murals in Bohemia, the recently re-opened Three Kings Chapel, and the legendary secret civil defence shelter in the northeast castle rampart. The surviving original blue prints of a planned water castle are also here. The designs depict a large, yet comfortable renaissance castle sheltered from the outside world by massive earth fortifications. The designs were made under the supervision of The Masters of Pernstein. Today, Pardubice Castle serves as the head office of the East Bohemian Museum (on page 38) and East Bohemian Gallery (on page 40). Opening hours: year-round Tue Sun 10.00 a.m. 06.00 p.m. Civil defence shelter: year-round Sat 10.00 a.m and 03.00 p.m. (by appointment only) telephone booking +420 466 799 271 More information: www.vcm.cz You will find here the oldest known Czech nude painting titled capricious fortune. Symbols of the Masters of Pernstein According to the legend, there lived in the forests in Moravia a poor coal worker named Vojtech. One day, Vojtech realised that someone was stealing food from his simple shack. Immediately, he kept watch of his shack and waited for the thief to arrive. To his surprise he found out that it was a wild bison. Vojtech grabbed the animal by its horns with all his power but he did not know what to do next. Legend has it that a bird in a tree cried at him: shoe lace, shoe lace! Vojtech unwound a shoelace from his shoe, pleated a ring and stuck it through the bison s nostrils. He took the conquered animal to the castle, where in front of the astonished onlookers he cut off its head with one blow. He had saved the manor from an enraged bison and for this heroic deed his lord gave Vojtech a crest a black bison head with a ring in its nostrils. Vojtech was also given the forests where he once used to burn coal to build a castle.
12 Historical core Historical core 13 NY Labe Werner s embankment 14 Werner s embankment and the surrounding lanes represent one of the most picturesque and peaceful corners of old Pardubice. However, it once used to be quite busy here. The so called town river or ditch, which was dug out by order of Vilem of Pernstein at the turn of the 16 th century used to flow through here. We can still see some remains of it. This amazing Pernstein water structure served the town as an important source of clean water and became a kind of a centre of production in medieval Pardubice. At the end of Werner s embankment, the ditch powered water wheels of a malthouse and a mill later called the imperial mill. Several metres from the mill there stood a town bath. In the place where the back part of the Town Hall is visible today there used to be a town brewery which also used water from the ditch. A little further along, not far from St. Bartholomew Church, there were butchers shops. Today a four-lane road runs along Suk Avenue. Hradecká Masarykovo n most P. Wonky ČEZ ARÉNA Stadion Pernerova U Stadionu Sladkovského Na Hrádku Kunět St. Bartholomew Church 15 St. Bartholomew Church was built at the beginning of the 16 th century It was designed to serve the Catholic minority and at the same time as a family tomb belonging to the Czech branch of the Pernstein family. The dominant feature of the church presbytery is formed by směr Lanové centru koupaliště Cihelna The dominant feature of the church presbytery is formed by a monumental sandstone tomb covered with a marble tombstone with the statue of Vojtech of Pernstein. a monumental sandstone tomb covered with a marble tombstone with the statue of Vojtech of Pernstein. In 1912 the object received a richly decorated extension on its western side. The surviving original disposition and painted decorations makes this church a unique example of churches from this area in the 16 th century. Sukova třída OLD TOWN Castle 13 třída Míru 15 nám. Republiky Labská nám. Kostelní Wernerovo Bartolomějská 1 5 4 6 12 Zámecká Pernštýnská Pernštýnské nám. 2 3 14 8 Jahnova Chrudimka Labská Sv. Anežky České 7 9 10 Na Třísle 11 Mezi Mos Komenského nám.
14 Architecture of the 20 th century 15 Architecture of the 20 th century Republic Square At the end of the 19 th and the beginning of the 20 th century the area of Republic Square was modified to become a seamless connection between the Old and New Town. Here you will find a number of buildings designed by important and well known 20 th century architects the Square is practically an open-air museum! East Bohemian Theatre Pardubice Belongs to the oldest permanent theatres in Bohemia. The foundation stone was laid exactly on the day of the 39 th anniversary of the laying the foundation stone of the National Theatre. The art nouveau building of the Town Theatre was built between 1906 1909. The project was prepared by the architect Antonin Balsanek. Above the timpani decorated by the town symbol rises the statue of Genia with the face of Ema Destinova, a famous Czech 20 th century opera singer. The author of Genia statue is the academic sculptor Bohumil Kafka better known as the author of the largest equestrian statue in the world the Zizkov monument on Vitkov hill in Prague. The medallions of prominent Czech composers and playwrights were made by Bohumil Vlcek.
16 Architecture of the 20 th century Architecture of the 20 th century 17 Regional and Town Office The building of the District Office, which is used by the Municipality of Pardubice and the Regional Office of Pardubice Region, was built in 1924 to serve as post and telegraph headquarters. The building was designed by the architect Ladislav Machon, and is a splendid example of modern architecture. The building s constructional style reveals the creator s sensitive approach to surrounding older buildings. During World War II it became infamous for being the office of the Nazi Schutzpolizei. Resistance fighters were questioned and tortured here. Komerční banka (Commerce Bank) The building of the present Komerční banka was originally a pub named At the Czech Crown. The first amateur theatre performances in Pardubice took place here. In 1923 the pub was sold to the English- Czech bank. In 1925 the bank had a new building built there based on the design of Josef Gocar a Czech architect whose works from the cubist and functionalist period belong to the highlights of Czech modern architecture. Grand Shopping Centre Built in the 16 th century, on the current location of the Grand Shopping Centre, stood a customs house which was demolished during the Thirty-Year War in 1639 by the Swedish soldiers. In 1869 Mr. and Mrs. Patzelt bought the plot and established Hotel Kettle. In 1931 after long preparations, the Grand Hotel (designed by the architect Josef Gocar) came into operation on this site. The hotel was designed to be a representative multipurpose building and for many generations was the social focal point in Pardubice. Pardubice Automatic Mills At the end of the Old Town, behind the bridge over the Chrudimka river there is the dominant building of Pardubice Automatic Mills. This extensive infrastructure was built by the Winternitz family a prominent Jewish dynasty. The Winternitz family had the mills building built according to the design of the famous architect Josef Gocar in 1910. The (later) structurally modified mill is an example of the use of quality modern architecture in a production facility. Belfry / Monument of the Fallen Since 1556, at the place of the present belfry, used to stand a stack for bells, panelled by an octagonal plank prism. During the Thirty-Year War the belfry burned down and a new one with a brick lower chamber was built in its place. In 1680, when Bohemia was struck by the plague, the town built here a chapel dedicated to St. Roch, a protector from the plague. In 1833 the chapel was consequently abolished and the altar carried to St. Bartholomew Church. In 1930 the belfry acquired the present appearance thanks to the then mayor J. Prokop. A monument to the fallen soldiers of the First World War was erected at the belfry. Food Technical School In 1931 the new building of the Industrial Museum came into existence on Republic Square opposite St. Bartholomew Church. However, it was not used for its purpose for a long time. After the Second World War the Industrial Museum ceased to exist and the building was soon used by the present Secondary Food Technical School. On the premises there is a working miniature of an automatic mill.
18 Architecture of the 20 th century The Passage Palace The townhouse with shopping mall was realised in 1925 in art deco style according to the design of Ladislav Machon. At its completion, the Passage consisted of residential units, 28 shops and even an underground restaurant. The house is a listed cultural monument. Trails 19 Pardubice Railway Station The central railway station in Pardubice is one of the most significant buildings of post war functionalism. It is the masterpiece of architect Karel Repa, who worked on the project with fellow architect Josef Danda. Opened in 1958 and after 50 years of full operation it is one of the most inviting railway stations in the Czech Republic. Passenger comfort is provided by a spacious, heated hall. Thanks to shell roofing, no columns were needed. The station is now an officially protected landmark on the historical register. Crematorium A significant building of the 20 th century architecture which documents Pardubice s boom. It is the masterpiece of the architect Pavel Janak and the painter and designer Frantisek Kysela. It was chosen from almost a hundred designs in an architectonic competition in 1918. The object is designed in the post war rondo cubism style and emphasises spiritual content (from the old Christian basilica principle). Circle forms and red-white colouration in the spirit of national colours could be related to by the public and corresponded well with the atmosphere of the establishment of the First Republic. The Crematorium is a national cultural monument. Zámeček Monument At this place, 194 Czech citizens from Pardubice and the surrounding areas were executed in the period of Nazi terror following the assassination of the Reichsprotektor Heydrich. In operation here you can find a touch info kiosk which acquaints visitors with the events in 1942. The Zámeček Monument is freely accessible every day (except Monday) from May to November from 10.00 a.m. to 05.00 p.m.
20 21 Sakařova Vilem of Pernstein Trail The full length of this trail with ten stops and information boards is 2.5 kilometres and takes approximately 1 hour. The starting point of this trail is at the 60 metre high Green Gate. The trail further continues to the picturesque Pernstyn Square, the Lesser Castle, Pardubice Castle, Tyrs Orchards as far as St. Bartholomew Church, the monumental structure of the Winternitz brothers automatic Mills and, finally, Komensky Square. It is possible to borrow audio guides for this trail from the Pardubice Tourist Information Centre. Kunětická směr Lanové centrum, koupaliště Cihelna Chrudimka BÍLÉ Labská PŘEDMĚSTÍ Pardubice in the footsteps of the Silver A group. The last journey of Alfred Bartos The trail through Pardubice in the footsteps of the Silver A group acquaints visitors with the fate of the local people during the Second World War and introduces places connected with the Silver A group activities. It also informs about the fate of the main participants particularly captain Alfred Bartos. It is possible to walk along the trail with a guide or to borrow an audio guide containing unknown testimony of participants in the assassination of Reischprotektor Heydrich. Mezi Mosty Na Třísle Husova Bubeníkova Bubeníkovy sady Tyršovo nábř. Komenského nám. Sv. Anežky České Jahnova cká Masarykovo nám. Bridge of P. Wonka ČEZ ARÉNA Stadium Pernerova U Stadionu Sukova třída Sladkovského třída Míru Sladkov Na Hrádku Kunětická OLD TOWN Castle Za Pasáží nám. Republiky Labská Jindřišská Jindřiš Kostelní Wernerovo Bartolomějská most P. Wonky Smetanovo nám. U Divadla Zámecká nám. Labská Pernštýnská Pernštýnské nám. Chrudimka Jahnova Karla IV. Labská Sv. Anežky České Stadion Na Třísle U Stadionu Komenského nám. Jiráskova Zimní stadion BÍLÉ PŘEDMĚSTÍ Castle Mezi Mosty Tyršovo nábř. ČEZ ARÉNA Husova Zámecká Bubeníkova Bubeníkovy sady Kostelní Wernerovo Sukova třída The Krupkas address, No. 1607 nám. Town hall 1 Pernštýnské nám. Pardubice Gestapo No. 1 nám. Republiky mapka Na Hrádku Pernštýnská Sladkovského Bartolomějská OLD TOWN Sakařova Hotel Veselka No. 2800 4 3 Pernerova Hradecká Masarykovo nám. třída Míru 2 1 Smetanovo nám. 6 U Divadla Tylova Jindřišská Karla IV. Za Pasáží Sladkovského Jiráskova Jindřišská Smilova 5 Bratranců Veverkových Jiřího z Poděbrad Death of A. Bartoš, No. 405 Hronovická Anenská Sladkovského Arnošta z Pardubic Jiráskova Hlaváčova
22 23 Important Cultural and Sport Events in Pardubice GRAND Festival of Laughs A festival introducing the most successful theatrical comedies Venue: The East-Bohemian Theatre Date: February / March Pardubice Spring Music Festival A traditional international music festival Venue: The House of Music, chateau Date: March / April Pardubice Wine Half-Marathon An international race Venue: town streets Date: April Aviation Fair A show of (not only) aviation technology Venue: Pardubice Airport Date: June Pernštýn Nights An Old-Bohemian fair with folklore music Venue: Pernštýn square, chateau, historical town centre Date: June Czech Open The International Festival of Chess, Bridge and Games Venue: Ideon, ČEZ Arena Date: July Pardubice Junior Championship Czech National Tennis Championship Venue: Tennis courts below the castle Date: August Pardubice Wine Festival Wine exhibition, tastings, dulcimer music, presentation by wine-growers Venue: Pardubice castle Date: August Horses in Action The International Exhibition of Horses and People Venue: Agrofert Park Date: September
24 City Feast A festival introducing Pardubice artists, historic cars, theatre performances, music multi-genre performances, honey tastings, and a closing fireworks show on the Labe River Venue: Pardubice Chateau, Historical core města Date: September / October Zlatá přilba (The Golden Helmet) Motorcycle Speedway Race Venue: Svítkov speedway stadium Date: September Velká Pardubická Steeplechase (The Great Pardubice Steeplechase) A horse race with obstacles Venue: Date: Agrofert Park October Free Time For up to date event information please visit: www.ipardubice.cz
26 Horses Horses 27 Horses Pardubice has had horses in its coat of arms from as early as the 12 th century. Horses are more than a mere symbol they are a main attribute of this region. In the first half of the 19 th century in Pardubice there were held so called par force de chiens hunts. Steeplechase was a natural progression and the renowned Great Pardubice Steeplechase was born. Until today, it remains one of the most difficult races on the European continent. The unique horse race was held for the first time in 1874. In the nearby surroundings you can find two exceptional sights: the oldest horsebreeding farm in the world Kladruby nad Labem, famous for breeding Old Kladruby horses, and Slatinany, where apart from a horse-breeding farm, you can see a hippologic museum with the largest collection in Europe. In Pardubice and the surroundings you will find many places where you can experience a wonderful holiday on horseback. Agrofert Park The Pardubice Racecourse occupies an area of 54 hectares and is a modern racing and riding area meeting all European standards. This is where one of the most difficult steeplechases on the European continent takes place the Great Pardubice Steeplechase. During the year it is possible to make a tour around the course and stables with a guide. Address: Prazska 607, Telephone: +420 466 797 111 Email: racecourse@pardubice-racecourse.cz More information: www.agrofertpark.cz Racecourse and riding grounds in Kolesy The 21 hectare race course is a part of Kladruby nad Labem. Classic horse races as well as steeplechases are held here. The grounds in Kolesy can be used by people interested in recreational riding. It is also possible to book a coach ride. Address: Elektrovasury, společnost s r.o., 533 14 Kladruby nad Labem Telephone: +420 466 937 113 Email: vedeni@elektrovasury.cz More information: www.elektrovasury.cz Kladruby nad Labem National Horse-Breeding Farm The Kladruby nad Labem horse stud is world renowned thanks to its pedigree breeding of horses. In 1579 Emperor Rudolph II gave it the status of an imperial stud, whose task was to breed representative coach horses for the needs of the court. Thanks to the breeding program in Kladruby, a unique population of pedigree Old Kladruby white horses have survived. These horses, together with the farm have been declared a cultural heritage. Visitors can make a tour around the farm with special guides, ride on horseback in the picturesque surroundings, or take a horse drawn coach ride. Address: Narodni hrebcin Kladruby nad Labem, s.p.o., 533 14 Kladruby nad Labem Telephone: +420 466 736 530 Email: kladruby@nhkladruby.cz Opening hours: June Sat, Sun 11.00 a.m., 1.00 p.m., 2.30 p.m., 3.45 p.m. July, August Tue-Sun 11.00 a.m., 1.00 p.m., 2.30 p.m., 3.45 p.m. September Sat, Sun 11.00 a.m., 1.00 p.m., 2.30 p.m., 3.45 p.m. More information: www.nhkladruby.cz Slatinany The originally renaissance castle is a listed cultural heritage sight with the biggest hippologic collection in the world. In the park there is a paddock for Przewalski horses. You will also find a stud farm with paddocks for Old Kladruby black horses which are bred in Slatinany. Address: Státní zámek Slatiňany, Zámecký park 1, 538 21 Slatiňany Telephone: +420 469 681 112 Email: slatinany@pardubice.npu.cz Opening hours: April, Sat, Sun, holidays: 10.00 a.m. 04.00 p.m. May, September Tue Sun 10.00 a.m. 03.00 p.m., during weekend 4.00 p.m. June Tue Sun 10.00 04.00 p.m. July, August Tue Sun 10.00 05.00 p.m. October Sat, Sun, holidays: 10.00 a.m. 03.00 p.m. More information: www.zamek-slatinany.cz; www.nhkladruby.cz
28 Horses Gingerbread 29 Riding Tours Ranch Buena Vista Address: Lukovna 20, Sezemice Telephone: +420 606 846 808 Email: More information: www.ranchbuenavista.cz WesternFarm Alvero Address: Bohumileč 4, 533 04 Sezemice Telefon.: +420 608 894 936 Email: westernfarmalvero@gmail.com More information: www.westernfarmalvero.cz Ranč Bělečko riding area in Býšť Address: Bělečko 21, Býšť, 534 01 Holice Telephone: +420 732 511 216 Email: ranc-belecko@seznam.cz More information: www.ranc-belecko.cz Riding Club Staré Ždánice Address: Staré Ždánice 32, 533 44 Staré Ždánice Telephone: +420 606 432 796 Email: konezdanice@seznam.cz More information: www.konezdanice.wz.cz Apolenka Address: Spojil Na Okrajích 156, 530 02 Spojil Telephone: +420 777 404 618, +420 775 114 618 Email: info@apolenka.org More information: www.apolenka.org Ranch Andy West Address: Kunětice u Pardubic Telephone: +420 607 685 456 Email: andywest@seznam.cz More information: www.andywest.cz Pardubice Gingerbread The tradition of gingerbread making in Pardubice dates back to as early as the 16 th century. The real boom in gingerbread making started at the beginning of the 20 th century. Thanks to this boom, gingerbread became an inseparable symbol of Pardubice, Several companies were founded in Pardubice and they employed the best specialists in making honey and marzipan gingerbread. Their products found favour with connoisseurs in Bohemia and abroad. The tradition of gingerbread making has been preserved until today and gingerbread has, for many generations, been the most traditional souvenir from Pardubice. Pardubice gingerbread makers can make everything from gingerbread hearts right up to a gingerbread cottage! Simply everything you can think of. Gingerbread Cottage Near the Kuneticka Hora castle you can find the Gingerbread Cottage with a Museum of Gingerbread and fairy tale attractions. If you like fairy tales and have a sweet tooth, the Gingerbread Cottage is the place for you. Address: V Perníkové chaloupce čp. 38, 533 52 Ráby Telephone: +420 466 612 474 Email: info@pardub.cz Opening hours and more information: www.gingerbread-museum.cz
30 Gingerbread Shops Bike paths and in-line skating in Pardubice 31 Gingerbread Shops Janoš Gingerbread Gingerbread shop, confectioner s café Address: Věry Junkové 306, Telephone: +420 466 261 167 Email: pernikjanos@seznam.cz Opening hours: Tue Fri 10.00 a.m. 05.30 p.m., Mon, Sat 10.00 a.m. 04.00 p.m. More information: www.pernikjanos.cz Janoš Gingerbread Shop Address: K Polabinám 1895, Telephone: +420 466 511 622 Email: pernikjanos@seznam.cz Opening hours: Mon Fri 9.00 a.m. 05.30 p.m. More information: www.pernikjanos.cz JaJa Pardubice s.r.o Pardubice Gingerbread Address: 17. listopadu 360, Telephone: +420 466 615 414 Email: jaja@pardubickypernik.cz Opening hours: Mon Fri 7.00 a.m. 06.00 p.m., Sat 8.00 a.m. 12.00 noon More information: www.pardubickypernik.cz Petr Novotný Production and sale of gingerbread from Pardubice Address: Palackého třída 2421, Telephone: +420 723 571 725 Email: info@pernikpardubicky.cz Opening hours: Mon Fri 8.00 a.m. 05.00 p.m., Sat 8.00 a.m. 12.00 noon More information: www.pardubicky-pernik.cz Petr Novotný Production and sale of gingerbread from Pardubice Address: AFI PALACE, Masarykovo náměstí 2799, Telephone: +420 722 659 225 Email: info@pernikpardubicky.cz Opening hours: Mon Fri 9.00 a.m. 09.00 p.m., Sat 10.00 a.m. 09.00 p.m. More information: www.pardubicky-pernik.cz Bike paths and in-line skating in Pardubicích Thanks to the flat terrain, bicycles are the most common means of transport in the region of Pardubice. A network of marked and high-quality bike paths makes them popular with tourists especially the bike and in-line path from Pardubice to Kunětická hora along the Labe River. The path starts at the Cihelna swimming pool in Pardubice and passes through the villages of Brozany and Ráby along the Labe River. Braver cyclists can follow the bike path through Kunětice and Sezemice back to Pardubice. Bike Hire Service ČD bike Address: Pardubice Main Railway Station Telephone: +420 972 322 066 Email: PCEpujkol@kcod.cd.cz More information: www.cd.cz/volny-cas/ YETTISPORT v. o. s. Address: Štrossova 122, 530 03 Pardubice Telephone: +420 466 614 598 Email: yetti.sport@tiscali.cz More information: www.yettisport.cz Hobby Bike / Bike Hire Service Address: Staňkova 2114, Telephone: +420 603 854 694, +420 730 105 739 Email: info@hobby-bike.cz More information: www.hobby-bike.cz In-Line Skate and BMX-Bike Hire Service Skatepark Pardubice Address: Kunětická 225, 530 09 Pardubice Cihelna Telephone: +420 725 384 007 Email: lanovecentrum@centrum.cz More information: www.lanovecentrum-pardubice.cz In-Line Skate and BMX-Bike Hire Service Skatepark Pardubice Address: Kpt. Bartoše 2788, Telephone: +420 724 200 662 Email: info@skateparkpardubice.cz More information: www.skateparkpardubice.cz
32 BikeCyklotrasy paths anda in-line in-line skating brusleníinv Pardubicích Pardubice Arnost of Pardubice Boat trip Arnost of Pardubice Boat trip Do not hesitate to book your voyage and enjoy a beautiful family trip. The Arnost boat lies at anchor in Pardubice at the CEZ Arena and travels Srnojedy, Brozany or Kunetice, from where it is possible to walk as far as the Kuneticka Hora castle. Booking: Telephone: rezervace@lod.cz +420 602 484 620 More information: www.lod.cz 33
34 Aqua-Centre, Swimming pool, Wellness Adrenalin 35 Aqua-Centre, Swimming pool, Wellness Aqua-Centre Pardubice The premises includes a 50 metre long pool, aqua-zone and wellness. In fair weather the local summer beach is open to the public Address: Jiráskova 2664, Telephone: +420 461 101 200 Email: info@aquapce.cz Opening hours: Mon Fri 6.00 a.m. 09.45 p.m., Sat and Sun 10.00 a.m 21.45 p.m. More information: www.aquapce.cz Cihelna Swimming Pool The swimming pool is open from June to September. Visitors can try water chutes, helterskelters, a diving pool, or a white-water canal here. Address: Cihelna, 530 09 Pardubice Telephone: +420 466 430 611 Email: koupaliste.pce@atlas.cz More information: www.koupalistepardubice.cz Healing Bohdaneč Spa a.s. wellness / massage / salt cave Address: Masarykovo nám. 6, 533 41 Lázně Bohdaneč Telephone: +420 466 860 274 Email: wellness@llb.cz Opening hours: Mon-Sat 09.00 a.m. 04.00 p.m./ 09.00 p.m., Sun 09.00 a.m. 12.00/09.00 p.m. More information: www.llb.cz Pension Birdie Salt cave Address: Hlaváčova 392, Telephone: +420 466 053 260 Email: info@birdie.cz Opening hours: Mon Sat 10.00 a.m. 07.00 p.m. July and August closed More information: www.birdie.cz Adrenalin Astoria Beer Bath sauna / beer bath / massage Address: Sladkovského 415, Telephone: +420 466 610 306, +420 603 333 033 Opening hours: Email: radka.chudomelova@salonastorie.cz More information: www.salonastorie.cz Golf & Spa Resort Kunětická Hora wellness / massage Address: Dříteč 155, 533 05 Dříteč Telephone: +420 775 765 564 Email: spa@gckh.cz Opening hours: Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun: 05.00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. More information: www.grkh.cz H-centrum wellness / sauna / massage Address: Staré Hradiště 197, 533 52 Pardubice Telephone: +420 466 412 044 Opening hours: Mon Sun 7.00 a.m. 10.00 p.m. Email: info@hcentrum.net More information: www.hcentrum.net Saunový ráj wellness / massage Address: Vysokomýtská 629, 534 01 Holice Telephone: +420 468 000 401 Email: info@saunovyraj.cz Opening hours: Sun Thu 10.00 a.m. 09.00 p.m., Fri Sat 10.00 a.m. 10.00 p.m. More information: www.saunovyraj.cz Rope Centre Pardubice s.r.o. Address: Kunětická 225, 530 09 Pardubice Cihelna Telephone: +420 725 384 007 Email: lanovecentrum@centrum.cz More information: www.lanovecentrum-pardubice.cz Skate Park Pardubice Address: Kpt. Bartoše 2788, Telephone: +420 724 200 662 Email: info@skateparkpardubice.cz More information: www.skateparkpardubice.cz Laser Game Pardubice Address: Jiřího z Poděbrad 2593, Telephone: +420 601 369 568 Email: lasergamepardubice@gmail.com Opening hours: Mon Sun 9.00 a.m. 10.00 p.m. More information: www.lasergamepardubice.cz
36 Golf Golf, Bowling Golf & Spa Resort Kunětická Hora Address: Dříteč 155, 533 05 Dříteč Telephone: +420 464 622 211, +420 464 622 212, +420 602 519 039 Email: recepce@gckh.cz More information: www.grkh.cz Golf Club Pardubice Address: 533 41 Lázně Bohdaneč Telephone: +420 723 625 525 Email: gcpa@mybox.cz More information: www.gcpa.cz Aquacentrum, koupaliště, wellness; Adrenalina Culture and Arts 37 Bowling Luka Bowling Restaurant Address: Palackého 2748, Telephone: +420 466 924 111 Email: info@luka-bowling.cz Opening hours: Mon Thu 03.00 p.m. 00.00, Fri 03.00 p.m. 01.00 a.m., Sat 10.00 a.m. 01.00 a.m., Sun 10.00 a.m. 10.00 p.m. More information: www.luka-bowling.cz ixi club Address: Kunětická 133, 530 12 Pardubice Telephone: +420 466 411 991, +420 466 411 992 Email: Opening hours: year round Mon Thu 07.00 a.m. 11.00 p.m., Fri 07.00 a.m. 01.00 a.m., Sat 08.00 a.m. 01.00 a.m., Sun 08.00 a.m. 11.00 p.m. More information: www.ixiclub.cz Restaurant Velvet Address: třída Míru 110, 530 12 Pardubice Telephone: +420 466 535 773 Email: Opening hours: year round Mon-Sat 11.00 a.m. 01.00 a.m., Sun 04.00 p.m. 10.00 p.m. More information: www.restaurace-pardubice.cz Hostel Trim Address: Semtínská 56, 533 53 Pardubice Telephone: +420 466 645 972 Email: hosteltrim@hosteltrim.cz More information: www.hosteltrim.cz Bowling & Ricochet Pardubice OK Centrum Address: nám. Dukelských hrdinů 2551, Telephone: +420 776 283 513, +420 466 330 438 Email: info@bowling-ricochet.eu More information: www.bowling-ricochet.eu
38 Museums Museums 39 East Bohemian Museum in Pardubice The permanent exhibitions: Bohemian Glass an exhibition of artistic works of glass Orbis pictus a postcard exhibition weapons Money in Bohemia 1520 1620 a currency exhibition Nature of the Eastern Labe River Region A Long time ago an exhibition of toys Address: Zámek čp. 2, Telephone: +420 466 799 240 Email: vcm@vcm.cz Opening hours: year-round Tue Sun 10.00 a.m. 06.00 p.m. More information: www.vcm.cz History of Railways A well-arranged set of exhibits that document the history of railways in the region and city public transport in Pardubice. Address: Nádražní, Rosice nad Labem Telephone: +420 604 926 620 Email: pshzd@email.cz Opening hours: May October Sat 10.00 a.m. 05.00 p.m. More information: www.pshzd.cz Eng. Jan Kašpar Air Museum The museum collection includes unique replicas of aircrafts from the beginnings of aviation, as well as replicas of British, French and German military aircrafts from the World Wars I and II. You will find exhibits of weaponry of the Czechoslovak Army in original underground shelters called beehives. Address: Kunětice Telephone: +420 604 111 232 Email: aeropark@seznam.cz Opening hours: telephone reservation More information: www.letajicicirkus.cz or http://bleriot.asc.cz/
40 Galleries Galleries 41 East Bohemian Gallery in Pardubice The present East Bohemian Gallery in Pardubice was established as the Regional Gallery in 1953. In the year 2000, The East Bohemian Gallery was given the reconstructed house U Jonáše back and it could commence its exhibitions. Address: Zámek č. 3, 530 00 Pardubice, Dům U Jonáše, Pernštýnské nám. 50, Telephone: +420 466 510 003, +420 466 501 897 Email: vcg@vcg.cz Opening hours: year round except for Mon, 10.00 a.m. 06.00 p.m. More information: www.vcg.cz Pardubice City Gallery The Pardubice City Gallery is accommodated in a former granary, whose Baroque two-navy space divided by massive pillars is a challenge for contemporary artistic installations. Address: Příhrádek 5, 531 16 Pardubice Telephone: +420 777 820 267 Email: info@gmpardubice.cz Opening hours: year round Tue Sun 10.00 a.m. 06.00 p.m. More information: www.gmpardubice.cz FONS Gallery It was the STAPRO s.r.o. Company that opened the FONS gallery in the foyer of its headquarters in 1998. The programme of this exhibition hall focuses on author exhibitions with works by contemporary photographers and fine artists. Address: Pernštýnské nám. 51, Telephone: +420 467 003 111 Email: Opening hours: year round Mon Fri 07.30 a.m. 06.00 p.m. (without guide) More information: www.stapro.cz/galerie Mázhaus Exhibition Hall The programme of Mázhaus is based on cooperation with different non-profit organisations, amateur artists and schools. Here they can present their own activities and projects. Address: Pernštýnské nám. 3, Telephone: +420 777 922 909 Email: mazhaus@kcpardubice.cz Opening hours: year round Mon and Wed 12 noon 06.00 p.m., Fri and Sat 10.00 a.m. 06.00 p.m., Sun 01.00 p.m. 06.00 p.m. More information: www.mazhaus.eu
42 Galleries, Galerie, DIvadla Theatres Theatres, Music 43 Gallery at the University of Pardubice The aim of the Gallery at the University of Pardubice is to introduce the works of young and lesser-known fine artists from the Czech Republic to the academic community and public. Address: Studentská 519, 530 09 Pardubice Telephone: +420 466 036 111 Email: webmaster@upce.cz Opening hours: year round Mon Thu 8.00 a.m. 08.00 p.m., Fri 8.00 a.m. 06.00 p.m., Sat 8.00 a.m. 12 noon More information: www.upce.cz Exil Theatre The Exil Theatre hosts performances acted out by amateur ensembles. Address: Havlíčkova 841, More information: www.divadloexil.cz 29 Theatre The 29 Theatre presents itself as a multi-genre cultural centre whose mission is to introduce and support contemporary, non-mainstream art across the genres. Address: Svaté Anežky České 29, East Bohemian Theatre Pardubice The East Bohemian Theatre of Pardubice is one of the most prestigious cultural centres. Every year about eight premières take place here. Address: nám. Republiky 50, 531 62 Pardubice More information: www.vcd.cz More information: www.divadlo29.cz Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice Since its foundation in 1969, the Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice has ranked among the top Czech orchestras. It organizes traditional subscription cycles and other extraordinary concerts in Pardubice. Address: Dům hudby, Sukova třída 1260, 530 21 Pardubice More information: www.kfpar.cz
44 Music Cinemas 45 Cinema City Address: AFI Palace Pardubice, Masarykovo náměstí 2799, Opening hours: not later than 30 minutes before the beginning of the first screening More information: www.cinemacity.cz/pardubice CineStar Address: Grand Shopping Centre, nám. Republiky 1400, Opening hours: not later than 30 minutes before the beginning of the first screening More information: www.pardubice.cinestar.cz Since its foundation in 1969, the Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice has ranked among the top Czech orchestras. Open-Air Summer Cinema in Pardubice Screenings at the open-air summer cinema are a unique and much loved holiday event. Entry is free of charge. The cinema shows movies in both holiday months. More information: www.letni-kino.cz
46 yyyy Shopping Třída Míru Avenue is the major shopping artery in Pardubice. It begins at the AFI Palace Shopping City and ends at the Grand Department Store. Along this avenue, one can find plenty of shops offering different kinds of goods, as well as the Machoň Shopping Arcade. Opening hours of the shops are from Monday to Friday, 09.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m., Saturdays 8.00 a.m. to 12 noon. Most shops are closed on holidays. AFI Palace Pardubice AFI Palace Pardubice is the first modern shopping mall in Pardubice. For AFI Palace customers, there are more than 100 shops available which offer popular domestic and world brands. Address: Masarykovo náměstí 2799, Telephone: +420 469 800 111 Email: info@afi-palac.cz Opening hours: Mon Sat 09.00 a.m. 09.00 p.m., Sun 10.00 a.m. 09.00 p.m. More information: www.afi-palac.cz Grand Shopping Centre Address: nám. Republiky 1400, Telephone: Email: Opening hours: Mon Sat 09.00 a.m. 07.00 p.m., Sun 10.00 a.m. 07.00 p.m. More information: www.grandpardubice.cz 47
48 Supermarkets Golf, Bowling Supermarkets Hypermarket Albert Address: Palackého třída 2748, Telephone: +420 800 402 402 Email: info@ahold.cz Opening hours: Mon Sun 7.00 a.m. 10.00 p.m. More information: www.albert.cz Hypermarket Globus Address: Poděbradská 293, 532 06 Pardubice Telephone: +420 466 888 111 Email: reditel.pardubice@globus.cz Opening hours: Mon Sun 8.00 a.m. 09.00 p.m. More information: www.globus.cz INTERSPAR Pardubice Address: Poděbradská 297, 530 09 Pardubice Telephone: +420 467 417 111 Email: info@spar-cr.cz Opening hours: Mon Sat 8.00 a.m. 09.00 p.m., Sat 8.00 a.m. 08.00 p.m. More information: www.interspar.cz Kaufland Address: Bělehradská 628, 533 51 Pardubice Telephone: +420 466 412 844 Email: Opening hours: Mon Sun 6.00 a.m. 09.00 p.m. More information: www.kaufland.cz Kaufland Address: S. K. Neumanna 2819, Telephone: +420 466 302 022 Email: Opening hours: Mon Sun 6.00 a.m. 09.00 p.m. More information: www.kaufland.cz Aquacentrum, koupaliště, wellness; Adrenalina Food and Drink 49
50 Restaurants Restaurants 51 Restaurants Bonté restaurant Address: Masarykovo náměstí 1458, Telephone: +420 466 022 400, +420 731 582 989 Email: bonte@bonte.cz More information: www.bonte.cz Cartellone Address: U Stadionu 2030, Telephone: +420 466 512 650 Email: info@cartellone.cz More information: www.cartellone.cz Mexican Restaurant La Cabaña Address: Smilova 312 Telephone: +420 466 655 403 Email: info@lacabana.cz More information: www.lacabana.cz St. Patrick Original Irish Pub Address: Anenská 2641, Telephone: +420 466 614 200 Email: info@stpatrick.cz More information: www.stpatrick.cz U Dvou Kohoutků Address: Smilova 364, Telephone: +420 466 615 227 Email: u2kohoutku@seznam.cz More information: www.udvoukohoutku.cz Chinese Restaurant Bílý koníček Address: Pernštýnské nám. 60, Telephone: +420 466 513 243, +420 774 988 886 Email: restauraceubilehokonicka @seznam.cz More information: www.ubilehokonicka-pce.cz Bohemia Address: Pernštýnské náměstí 4, Telephone: +420 466 535 713 Email: restauracebohemia@email.cz More information: www.restauracebohemia.cz Hotel Zlatá Štika Address: Štrossova 127, 530 03 Pardubice Telephone: +420 466 052 100 Email: recepce@zlatastika.cz More information: www.zlatastika.cz Café restaurant Kra Kra Address: náměstí Republiky 63, Telephone: +420 466 611 122, +420 724 065 650 Email: krakra@tiscali.cz More information: www.krakra.cz Potrefená husa Beerpoint Address: náměstí Republiky 1400, Telephone: +420 775 791 088 Email: phpardubice@volny.cz More information: www.staropramen.cz/husa Restaurant Steak station Address: Jana Zajíce, Pardubice Telephone: +420 466 265 799 Email: nacelnik@steakstation.cz, info@steakstation.cz More information: www.steakstation.cz Bazalka Restaurant Address: Pernštýnská 15, Telephone: +420 466 513 100 Email: gastro.bazalka@gmail.com More information: www.bazalka.cz Birdie Restaurant and Guest House Address: Hlaváčova 392, Telephone: +420 466 053 250, +420 777 931 170 Email: info@birdie.cz More information: www.birdie.cz Indian Restaurant Everest Address: 17. listopadu 342, Telephone: +420 774 955 161 More information: www.indicka-restaurace-pardubice.cz Indian Restaurant Ganga Address: Pernštýnské náměstí 48, Telephone: +420 466 301 934 Email: inkor2@seznam.cz More information: www.restauraceganga.cz Café Evropa Address: Pernštýnské nám. č. 54, Telephone: +420 466 535 300 Email: kavarnaevropa@seznam.cz More information: www.avekont.cz/evropa