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| Czech republic |
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| Pardubice |
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The first preserved mention of Pardubice
is dated back to 1295, but the municipal emblem refers to a
legend during the siege of Milan in 1158. The falling gate
reputedly cut the horse of Jesek of Pardubice, the bravest knight
from Vladislav II's army. In 1340 Arnost of Pardubice, the future
first archbishop of Prague inheited the town. They withstood the
attac by the Swedish General Torstenson in 1645 during the
thirthy years war, but as a revenge the whole town were burnt
down.
Today you can see the resturated
buildings nicely situated along the huge town square, Pernstynovo
namesti. On a house on the east front you can see illustrated
Jonas being swallowed by the whale. Have a look around, and I
hope you like what you see.
Click on the
thumbnail to get a larger version
| Tower |
Nice
townhall and builings |
Gate |
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Different
nice looking facades along the square |
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| Nice
details |
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| Nice
church and monument just outside the town square |
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