Fun facts about Pardubice
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The name Pardubice is derived from the personal Polish name Porydęb, the leader of the monks who came from Poland.
Pardubice
Czechia
Pardubice is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 93,000 inhabitants. It is the capital city of the Pardubice Region and is located at the confluence of the Elbe and Chrudimka rivers.
From the “Etymology” section
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Pardubice lies at the confluence of the Elbe and Chrudimka rivers.
Pardubice
Czechia
Pardubice is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 93,000 inhabitants. It is the capital city of the Pardubice Region and is located at the confluence of the Elbe and Chrudimka rivers.
From the “Geography” section
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The first written mention of Pardubice is from 1295, when Pope Boniface VIII took over the protection of the local Church of Saint Bartholomew.
Pardubice
Czechia
Pardubice is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 93,000 inhabitants. It is the capital city of the Pardubice Region and is located at the confluence of the Elbe and Chrudimka rivers.
From the “History” section
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Pardubice has a long tradition in the chemical industry, represented by the Paramo refinery founded in 1889.
Pardubice
Czechia
Pardubice is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 93,000 inhabitants. It is the capital city of the Pardubice Region and is located at the confluence of the Elbe and Chrudimka rivers.
From the “Economy” section
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The Velká pardubická steeplechase horse race was first held in 1874 and is one of the most famous horse races in Europe.
Pardubice
Czechia
Pardubice is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 93,000 inhabitants. It is the capital city of the Pardubice Region and is located at the confluence of the Elbe and Chrudimka rivers.
From the “Sport” section
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