Pardubice became a town sometime around 1340. Back then it was owned by the Lords of Pardubice, the most prominent figure of the line being Arnošt of Pardubice, the first Archbishop of Prague, advisor and friend to Emperor Charles IV, a distinguished European personality of that time. Buildings on the square and adjacent streets bear the oldest traces of early gothic architecture. The neo-renaissance city hall of Pardubice is the main focal point.

Arnošt of Pardubice, the Velká Pardubická Steeplechase, the Golden Helmet, gingerbread – this is just a brief list of what Pardubice is famous for in the minds of people in the Czech Republic and the entire world.

However, if you are not an enthusiastic historian, sports fan or culinary gourmand, you can catch up by reading the following crash course on the city. Pardubice lies on the point where the Labe and Chrudimka rivers meet and dates back to more than 700 years.

The emblem, which Pardubice has been using as its symbol since the 12th century, is created from a silver horse on a red background. The city experienced its greatest flourishing during the time, when the estate belonged to the noble family the Pernštejns, who gave the historical centre of Pardubice’s its appearance. They say that Pardubice is a city of sports, horses and gingerbread, and it can also be considered the city of transportation. The historically first railway route from Olomouc to Prague leads through here, an international airport is situated here, you can reach the city by car and perhaps even by boat soon. So, now you know how to get to Pardubice.

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"I like a very firm bed, and this one was excellent. The shower temperature controls were very responsive. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. Complimentary breakfast was wonderful. The rooms DO have air conditioning, which is not mentioned on their website. Very pleasant stay overall."

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"Clean, comfy bed, breakfast okay. Facility old, in need of renovation. Staff effecient, not engaging, english okay. Close to train station, overal it met our needs, and a couple of staff (Marie and Michal with pony tail) made extra efforts to help. "

AED 315 total

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"Perfect location. Nice room, nice buffet right in the heart of the town"

AED 286 total

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"Older style hotel with big comfortable rooms and good breakfast, short walk to the centre of Kutna Hora"

"Great historic hotel with proper amenities, one street behind Hradec K. downtown, plenty of places to eat and shop nearby"

AED 475 total

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"I checked out lots of hotels before booking the Hotel Grand and it lived up to my expectations. Great value for money, great location for my trip. Good menu for evening meal, breakfast could do with improving. would definitely stay again. "