Location

ikona

1 min

public transport
bus, train

ikona

1 min

car ride
from center

ikona

10 min

walk from
center

ikona

5 min

car ride
from airport

Pardubice is a modern city with developed infrastructure, a strong industrial base, and a significant university center. The University of Pardubice plays a key role in education and research, attracting students from all over the Czech Republic and abroad. The city is also known for its chemical industry, sporting activities, especially hockey and horse racing, and rich cultural heritage.

Pardubice is also home to the famous Velká pardubická steeplechase, one of the most difficult and oldest horse races in Europe. In addition, various cultural festivals, concerts, and social events are held here every year, attracting visitors from all over the country and abroad.

The city thus retains its historical atmosphere, but at the same time is developing dynamically and is one of the important centers of eastern Bohemia.

Location

Pardubice

Pardubice is a university and statutory town in the east of Bohemia. The history of this metropolis with more than ninety thousand inhabitants dates back to the 13th century. Pardubice is situated at the confluence of the Elbe and Chrudimka rivers in the fertile Polabska lowland.

  • 91 thousand inhabitants (10th largest city in the Czech Republic)
  • seat of the regional government and district court
  • University of Pardubice (7 faculties, 8 thousand students)
  • industrial centre of eastern Bohemia (e.g. companies Synthesia and Foxconn)
  • excellent transport services – road, rail, water and air transport
  • connection to the D11 motorway – Prague 100 km, Hradec Králové 20 km
  • new terminal of the international airport
  • dense public transport network (22 bus and trolleybus lines)
  • horse-racing track (Velká Pardubická)
  • production of traditional pastries – Pardubice gingerbread
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