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WHEN YOU HEAR …
… Dvůr Králové nad Labem, you think of one of the most beautiful European zoos with a safari and the Baroque Kuks Hospital with allegorical statues of Virtue and Vice by Matyáš Bernard Braun.
… Hradec Králové, you imagine the town below the White Tower, on the confluence of the Elbe and Orlice rivers, with the attribute “Salon
of the Republic”, which the town received at the beginning of the 20th century thanks to its extraordinary building structures and unique
architectural concepts.
… Chrudim, you will also hear “Athens of East Bohemia”, the Puppet Museum and Puppeteers’ Chrudim Festival, which has been held here
annually for more than sixty years.
… Jaroměř, you will know it is also a town of gardens and parks and you will recall the legendary imperial fortress
Josefov and its unique underground defence system.
… Mělník, you will associate this town with the confluence of the Elbe and Vltava rivers with years
of winemaking tradition, mysterious underground corridors and the novel characters of Eduard
Štorch.
… Nový Bydžov, you will recall the third oldest Jewish ceme-tery in the Czech Republic
and traditional student festivities – “merends.”
… Polička, you will associate it with the birthplace of the world famous music composer Bohuslav Martinů, the 1220 metre long Gothic town fortification walls and
mysterious Svojanov Castle.
Please accept the cordial invitation to the towns, which the Czech kings had gradually
bestowed to the wives ever since the 14th century. The Royal Dowry Towns belong
among the most beautiful and most interesting Czech towns which you should
not miss on your travels through the Czech countryside.
The Dowry Towns were an important source of income and a place of
refuge for Czech queens. They lost their economical and political power
after the Battle of White Mountain; however, their legal form did not
cease to exist until 1918 – after the foundation of the independent
Czechoslovak state.
What do these towns offer you? Mainly an abundance of the famous history related to Czech queens – exceptional architectural
landmarks, museums, galleries, countless current cultural and social
events, festivals and celebrations. Their surroundings offer a wealth
of natural beauty, ideal places for rest and relaxation, and even for
fun. What are the Royal Dowry Towns?
The Royal Dowry Towns have been operating as a volunteer association of municipalities and towns, which present themselves together
and organize a number of cultural and social events. You can find out
more about their activities at:
www.vennamesta.cz
… Trutnov, you will imagine the picturesque foothills of the tallest Czech
mountains, the Krkonoš, a number of monuments of the Austro-Prussian wars
and the legends about a dragon related to the establishment of the town.
… Vysoké Mýto, one of the largest square squares in the country comes
to mind, plus the town fortifications with three gates and references to the
significant automobile tradition.
Fin dout more at www.dowrytowns.cz
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History and Monuments
MĚLNÍK | Visitors to this Central Bohemian town situated on the confluence of the Labe (Elbe) and Vltava rivers are welcomed from all directions by the tower of the Church of St. Peter and Paul. Local sights testify to the rich history of Mělník, also renowned for its winemaking
tradition. The view provided from the chateau attracts considerable attention for many reasons, especially for the view of the confluence
of the two largest Czech rivers and the panorama of majestic Mount Říp accompanied by the peaks of the České středohoří (Central
Bohemian Uplands). The view of the faraway fertile Elbe Valley fills one with a feeling of grandeur and perhaps even patriotic pride in
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POLIČKA | The picturesque town lies at an altitude of 555 m above sea level in the landscape of the Českomoravské vrchoviny
(Bohemian-Moravian Highlands). The unique 1220 m of Gothic walls still guard the historical centre of this gate to the Žďárské vrchy (Žďár Hills). Cultural enthusiasts are bound to appreciate the diverse offer of festivals, which are held in the hometown of the
Czech representative of contemporary music Bohuslav Martinů.
One of the oldest Bohemian castles also belongs to
Polička – Svojanov Castle. |3|, |4|
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CHRUDIM | Chrudim is known as the “Athens of East Bohemia” for its wealth of cultural tradition that still exists today. The town with a population of twenty thousand already beckons visitors from a distance with its typical panorama dominated by the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The Chrudimka River flows through the
town and the beauty of the river’s surroundings are ideal for a refreshing walk. At the beginning of July for more
than 60 years the city has become the retreat for puppeteers who come here to join the traditional Loutkářskou
Chrudim (Puppeteers’ Chrudim Festival). |5|, |6|
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HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ | It is not that difficult to find out why Hradec Králové is known as the Salon of the Republic.
Noblesse architecture, a unique urbanistic concept and vision of a modern European town from the beginning
of the 20th century are all substantial reasons for such an attribute. The town on the confluence of the Labe (Elbe)
and Orlice rivers is a natural centre of spiritual life, culture and education of East Bohemians, the seat of a number
of institutions and schools and also a town of festivals. The enchanting corners of the old town, monumental waterfront and beautifully landscaped parks are just some
of the places you should not miss when you
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památky
History and Monuments
DVŮR KRÁLOVÉ NAD LABEM | The historical picturesque town in the foothills of the Krkonoše (Giant) Mountains
offers an extensive amount of historical, cultural and artistic monuments and it is inherently linked with the famous ZOO. You can also find out the truth about the Královédvorský rukopis (Manuscript of Dvůr Kralové) here.
The beautiful surroundings are dominated by the Kuks Baroque hospital and the fairytale dam Les Království
(Forest Kingdom). |9|, |10|
NOVÝ BYDŽOV | Thanks to its regular layout (so-called Bydžov square), this East Bohemian town is considered to be a unique example of medieval urbanism. The third oldest Jewish cemetery in Bohemia is found in
the town. In the 1740s a tradition was established here that lives on to the present - the so-called “merend”
(rag) student celebrations held at the end of summer. |11|
VYSOKÉ MÝTO | One of the oldest and most significant towns in the Pardubice Region proudly boasts a rich
history, one of the largest square-shaped squares and a preserved fortification. You can enter the historical centre through one of its three gates. In the first half of the 20th century the town became well-known
thanks to the company Carrosseria Sodomka, which belonged to the ingenious designer and coachbuilder
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Kulturní akce
JAROMĚŘ | The name of the East Bohemian town is derived from Přemysl Prince
Jaromír. Jaroměř lies on the confluence of three rivers: the Labe (Elbe), Úpa
and Metuje and it is referred to as the town of gardens and parks. However, Jaroměř can not be mentioned without reference to the former
imperial fortress Josefov, which is an inseparable part of the town.
Moreover, its unique military monuments make it a popular destination for military history enthusiasts and even a popular location for filmmakers. |14|, |15|
TRUTNOV | The second largest town in the Hradec Králové
Region lies in the enchanting foothills of the Krkonoše
(Giant) Mountains, in the valley of the meandering Úpa River.
Many monuments commemorating the Prussian-Austrian
War of 1866 are found in Trutnov and its surroundings. Above all, it is worth visiting the historical
centre of the town with many landmarks,
monuments commemorating the 1866
Prussian-Austrian war and the largest modern fort in Bohemia – Stachelberg towering above the
Trutnov-Babí municipality. A
number of events held in
the town are linked to its
legendary establishment
and tales about the Trutnov dragon – the local
Galerie Draka (Dragon
Gallery) will reveal
its secrets to you.
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Cultural Events
Cultural Events
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The Royal Dowry Towns offer an extensive array of traditional cultural and social events to
choose from all year round. Please accept an invitation to some of them:
MARTINŮ FEST – festival of classical music dedicated to Bohuslav Martinů | May
Polička | www.tyluvdum.cz |24|
CHOIR FESTIVAL • CZECH CHOIR FESTIVAL • HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ | June
Hradec Králové | www.sboroveslavnosti.cz
TRUTNOV SHROVETIDE FESTIVITIES – winter festivities in the Shrovetide spirit
January or February | Trutnov | www.trutnovmestodraka.cz
JAZZINEC – international music festival | February–April | Trutnov | www.jazzinec.cz |18|
MĚLNIK ROLL – dance and music festival, which keeps folklore traditions alive in Central Bohemia | June | Mělník | www.vrkocfest.cz
R. A. DVORSKY DAYS – festival of jazz and swing music | March
Dvůr Králové nad Labem | www.hankuv-dum.cz |19|
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JUNIORFILM AND GOLDEN SUN ) – nationwide competition for young amateur filmmakers
up to 26 years old | March | Dvůr Králové nad Labem | www.ddmdvurkralove.cz
SODOMEK’S VYSOKÉ MÝTO ) – festival dedicated to the automotive designer and coachbuilder Josef Sodomek celebrated in 1930s retro style | June | Vysoké Mýto | http://muzeum-myto.cz
DVŮR KRÁLOVÉ CIRCUIT FOR THE FRANTIŠEK ŠŤASTNÝ PRIZE – a historical motorcycle
and sidecar race | June | Dvůr Králové nad Labem | www.old-racing.cz
POLIČKA JAZZ – traditional jazz festival | April | Polička | www.tyluvdum.cz
NOVÝ BYDŽOV SQUARE – MEMORIAL TO ELIŠKA JUNKOVÁ – traditional vintage
car rally | June | Nový Bydžov | www.novobydzovskyctverec.cz |20|
EARTH DAY – presentation of alternative lifestyle possibilities on Přemysl Otakar II Square
April | Vysoké Mýto | www.vysoke-myto.cz
INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL THEATRE OF EUROPEAN REGIONS
AND OPEN AIR PROGRAMME | June | Hradec Králové
www.klicperovodivadlo.cz, www.draktheatre.cz, www.pocoapoco.cz
THEY ARE BRINING HIM! – town dragon festivities | May | Trutnov | www.trutnovmestodraka.cz
PEVNOSTFEST – music festival in the car park (Ravelin 13) in Josefov | May
Jaroměř | www.divadlojaromer.cz
PUPPETEERS’ CHRUDIM FESTIVAL – a festival of amateur puppetry, workshops, puppetry fair, music programme | June–July
Chrudim | www.chrudimdnes.cz |22|
ČERMÁK’S VYSOKÉ MÝTO – national competition of children’s brass bands on
Přemysl Otakar II Square | May | Vysoké Mýto | www.vysoke-myto.cz
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE AT HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ – KÖNIGGRÄTZ
1866 | July | Hradec Králové | www.chlum1866.com, www.gardahk.cz
CIRK-UFF – international new circus festival | May–June | Trutnov
www.cirkuff .cz |23|
JOSEFOV FESTIVITIES & BATTLE FOR THE FORTRESS – cultural
programme for the whole family, reconstruction of the
battle by historical military units | July | Jaroměř
www.josefov.cz |21|
BRUTAL ASSAULT – open air festival in the
car park (Ravelin 13) in Josefov, one of
the most prestigious metal groups in
Europe | August | Jaroměř
http://brutalassault.cz/cs
MĚLNIK TASTING – St. Lawrence festivities of Mělnik’s
wine and gastronomy
August | Mělník
www.melnickykost.cz
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Kulturní
Cultural Events
Náměstí Míru je historickým centrem města. Na
náměstí se nachází kašna se sousoším Vinobraní
od Vincence Makovského. Za pozornost stojí domy
gotického původu, ve kterých se zachovaly vícepatrové sklepy. V březnu roku 2008 byla část podzemních prostor pod náměstím zpřístupněna. Nachází se zde 60 metrů dlouhá chodba sekaná v opuce, která
vede ke studni. Ta bývala do 19. století jediným městským
zdrojem pitné vody. Je hluboká 54 m a s průměrem
4,54 m se stává nejširší známou studní v České republice. Prohlídky pod-zemí s průvodcem se konají denně.
FESTIVAL POLIČKA 555 – summer multi-genre festival (classical music, jazz, rock, theatre)
August | Polička | www.tyluvdum.cz
panying
ST. LAWRENCE FAIR AND WAKE – traditional town festivities with an accompanying
programme | August | Nový Bydžov | www.novybydzov.cz
HIP HOP CAMP | August | Hradec Králové | www.hiphopkemp.cz
www.festivalpark.cz |25|
INTERNATIONAL STEAM ENTHUSIASTS’ QUAY | August
Hradec Králové | www.nabreziparomilu.cz
Zámek
V místech dnešního zámku stávala původně dřevěná
stavba, která prošla románskou přestavbou a tím již v 10.
století začala složitá stavební historie mělnického zámku.
Každá slohová éra se po svém zapsala do jeho podoby,
nejpatrnější je však vliv renesance. Majitelé zámku, mělnická
větev Lobkowiczů, zpřístupňují některé jeho atraktivní
prostory, zejména interiéry nebo vinné sklepy ze 14. století, kde máte možnost degusto-vat vína z produkce zá-
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QUEEN ELIZABETH FESTIVITIES | September | Hradec Králové
lové
ww.slavnostikralovnyelisky.cz
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FIŠER’S BYDŽOV – brass ban festival | September | Nový Bydžov
ydžov
www.novybydzov.cz
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| Polička | www.mimefest.cz
MIME FEST – international mime festival | September
INTERNATIONAL PARTNER DAYS – multi-genre
enre town festivities | Semtember
Vysoké Mýto | www.vysoke-myto.cz
HOME HARVEST – folklore festival
tival and market-day of folk
crafts | Semtember | Chrudim
m | www.chrudimdnes.cz
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CZECH INTERNATIONAL AIR
AI FEST – CIAF
Semtember | Hradec Králové
vé | www.airshow.cz
MĚLNIK WINE HARVEST – traditional
radit
town festivity which takes place on four
fou
venues | September| Mělník
www.melnicke-vinobrani.cz |26|
JAZZ GOES TO TOWN | October
Hradec Králové
www.jazzgoestotown.cz
HRADEC KRALOVÉ MUSIC
FORUM | October–November
Hradec Králové
www.hfhk.cz
ADVENT AT SVOJANOV
CASTLE – tours of the castle
decked for Christmas and with
an accompanying programme
November–December | Polička
www.svojanov.cz
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Adrenaline
Those who would like to experience the unforgettable have to visit the
Royal Dowry Towns. The different geographic locations of the towns allows you to mix a completely diverse range of adrenaline activities.
You can enjoy water sports like canoeing, diving or akwakat,
which enables you to move along the surface of the water. For
those who aren’t afraid of heights, you can choose from paragliding, tandem skydiving, sightseeing flights or hot-air
ballooning. You will find a professionally equipped climbing wall or a cable or skate park in almost every town.
In winter you can enjoy skiing, ice skating or sledging
to your heart’s content or visit the cross-country skiing paradise in Trutnov. The Dvůr Kralové ZOO and
its exotic setting, is ideal for both active and relaxing
adventures, or perhaps the Podhůra Recreational
Forests near Chrudim or Stříbrný (Silver) Pond near
Hradec Králové. Under the supervision of experienced
instructors try out truly untraditional disciplines like
dog trekking, mushing or kiting. Is it still not enough
for you? Then riding a quad bike, buggy or
a hovercraft is bound to get your
endorphins moving.
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Cykloturistika
Cycling
Zoological gardens, open-air museums, Celtic oppida, castles
and chateaux, natural wonders, bodies of water and hillsides
– you cannot manage all that on foot in just one weekend. However, if you would like to enjoy your leisure time without stress
and independently, fully in touch with city life and wildlife, at
the same time as wanting to visit as many interesting places
as possible, then recreational cycling is the ideal option
for sightseeing. For those of you who would like to build
your physical strength and recharge your mental (or spiritual) strength, the Royal Dowry Towns offer tips for cycle
trails and cycling trips. Cycle trails in our surrounding
towns will not only please cycling families with children
but more experienced off-road cyclists and mountain
e
bikers as well. In order to choose a suitable trail and be
able to flexibly shorten or extend your trip, then
pick up a copy of the Royal Dowry Towns
Present Themselves … to Knights
rochure at
a
on Wheels cycling brochure
mation cenone of our information
tres.
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Families with Children
Rodiny s dětmi
Does a tapir or a giraffe wish goodnight in Dvůr Králové nad Labem? Does
the guard with Lizzie the goat still live in Bílá věž (White Tower) in Hradec
Králové? And have puppets from around the world found their home in
Chrudim? Would you like to learn some magic tricks at the Museum of
Magic in Jaroměř? Is the medieval well in Mělnik’s underground
bottomless? And what about the dwarf of Nový Bydžov? Is the headless barber Kubíček still running around Polička’s Svojanov Castle
with a flaming swine? Do citizens of Trutnov still have to fear the
legendary dragon? And is the square in Vysoké Mýto really one
of the largest? You don’t know? Then it is high time you visited
the Royal Dowry Towns and discovered the answers to these questions. Our towns offer a number of interactive exhibits, small and
large animals, or you can visit cultural or leisure time events ideal
for the entire family and mainly enjoy a good rest away from it all.
So don’t hesitate and come and visit us … and don’t forget to
bring your grandmother and grandfather along!
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School Trips
School Trips
Are you planning a school trip and don’t know where to keep getting inspiration from? Would you like to show your students different
and yet undiscovered corners of our country? Are you looking for examples to support and bring life to subjects you have
covered? Our towns provide you the possibility to arrange class trips to visit interactive exhibits in museums and
galleries, castles, chateaux and towers, or explore Czech history and discover how our ancestors lived,
or set off by foot on any of the number of nature trails, or enjoy ecological programmes and outdoor
stays, exciting walks through the Royal Dowry Towns for active enjoyment and fun. You can find
the complete offer of trips, which also include school educational programmes (each states the grade
it is intended for, accessibility, length and affordability), in the guide Royal Dowry Towns Present
Themselves … to Princes and Princesses.
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Senioři
Seniors
The Royal Dowry Towns also keep seniors in mind in their
tourist offer. Everyone who is advanced in years but still
feels young at heart can enjoy a holiday or trip to these
beautiful historical towns. Adapt your itinerary to your
possibilities and interests, because you can set off to
all of these nine towns in discovery of our history.
A wide assortment of cultural and leisure time activities await you or you can allow yourself to be
pampered in the care of curative and wellness
facilities. Don’t miss out on the R. D. Dvorský
Days in Dvůr Králové nad Labem, or stretch
your body out at the Senior Fit Park in Hradec Králové, or visit the unique Museum
of Baroque Sculpture in Chrudim, or take
a stroll through Jaroměř – the town of gardens and parks, and do not forget the wine
cellars in Mělník. You can also admire the
auto-moto vintage cars in Nové Bydžov
during the traditional Eliška Junková Memorial, or experience interactive learning at
the Bohuslav Martinů Centre in Polička. In
Trutnov you can visit the Stachelberg Fort
and return to the elegant atmosphere of
the 1920s with Sodomek’s Vysoké
Mýto. The Royal Dowry Towns
live by the motto “actively
spent free time even in
the third age”. Come
and visit us alone
or with a group of
friends or perhaps
with your grandchildren – we
keep everyone
in mind. Being
a senior can
still be active
and full of fun
experiences.
Seniors are
welcome.
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Just for Women
Would you like to relax, allow yourself to be pampered and gain new inspiration? Are you yearning to awake the queen in you? Then where else would
you go than to the Royal Dowry Towns – the towns’ Czech kings bestowed
to their wives and which provided wealth and entertainment, as well as
refuge in tumultuous times. Nine towns offer you a selection of castle
or chateau accommodation, walks through historical centres, holidays in settings with an exotic atmosphere and naturally wellness
weekends as well. You will surely appreciate the care and experienced hands of beauticians, masseurs or hairdressers or the unflinching stubbornness of trainers, if you want to use your stay actively and recharge your energy. Enjoy unforgettable moments from
programmes focussed on gastronomy and wine tasting. Savour
a well-deserved cup of coffee in peace after a day of shopping. Art lovers and social life enthusiasts will value the extensive offer of concerts,
exhibits, theatre performances and other cultural events, which
you can attend in our towns. If you really need to relax, then come alone.
If you want to share your experiences, then bring your friends along and
enjoy a real girl’s night out. The Royal Dowry Towns have prepared unforgettable moments for you, to help you forget about your everyday worries
and you will return home beautiful, relaxed and full of new energy.
ROYAL DOWRY TOWNS’ INFORMATION CENTRES
Dvůr Králové nad Labem
Tourist Information Centre, nám. T. G. Masaryka 2, 544 17 Dvůr Králové nad Labem
tel./fax: +420 499 321 742, e-mail: [email protected]
www.dvurkralove.cz
Hradec Králové
Tourist Information Centres: 1. Gočárova třída 1225, 2. Velké náměstí 165, 3. Hlavní nádraží – Riegrovo nám. 914, 500 02 Hradec Králové
tel.: +420 495 534 485, e-mail: [email protected]
www.ic-hk.cz, www.hradeckralove.org
Chrudim
Tourist Information Centre, Resselovo náměstí 1, 537 01 Chrudim I
tel./fax: +420 469 645 821, tel. +420 773 993 333, e-mail: [email protected]
www.chrudim.eu, www.navstevnik.cz
Jaroměř
Tourist Information Centre, náměstí ČSA 16, 551 01 Jaroměř
tel.: +420 491 847 220, e-mail: [email protected]
www.jaromer-josefov.cz
Mělník
Tourist Information Centre, Legionářů 51, 276 01 Mělník
tel.: +420 315 627 503, e-mail: [email protected], www.melnik.info
www.melnik.cz
Nový Bydžov
Tourist Information Centre, Masarykovo náměstí 1, 504 01 Nový Bydžov
tel.: +420 495 703 911, e-mail: [email protected]
www.novybydzov.cz
Polička
Tourist Information Centre, Palackého nám. 160, 572 01 Polička
tel.: +420 461 723 800, e-mail: [email protected], www.ic.policka.org
www.policka.org
Trutnov
Tourist Information Centre, Krakonošovo nám. 72, 541 01 Trutnov
tel./fax: +420 499 818 245, e-mail: [email protected]
www.ictrutnov.cz, www.trutnov.cz
Vysoké Mýto
Tourist Information Centre, B. Smetany 92, 566 32 Vysoké Mýto
tel.: +420 465 466 112–113, e-mail: [email protected], www.vysoke-myto.cz
The Project CZ. 1. 13/3.200/14.01010 “Royal Dowry Towns – well-known but undiscovered
…” are co-financed by EU funds within the European Regional Operational Programme
NUTS II Northeast.
The Project includes products for all generations:
• Royal Dowry Towns Open Gateways …
• for princes and princesses
• for royal families
• for fearless young gents and damsels
• for royal grandparents
• for knights on wheels
• for queens and court ladies on a pleasure weekend
Published by:
Volunteer Association of the Municipalities of the Royal Dowry Towns,
www.dowrytowns.cz
Year of issue: 2013, 1st edition
Photos: archive of the Volunteer Association of the Municipalities of the Royal Dowry Towns
Design: Leona Turynová, www.elzareklama.cz
Printed by: Garamond, s.r.o, www.garamon.cz
Data subject to change without notice
Information is valid to the closing date 10.11. 2013