Pardubice

Pardubice is best known within Czechia for the Velká pardubická, the demanding steeplechase held here since 1874. The city stands where the Chrudimka joins the Elbe, on the lowland plain of eastern Bohemia. Its historic core preserves the Green Gate, a late-Gothic tower and former entrance to the town, while Pardubice Castle was reshaped as a Renaissance residence by the Pernštejn family. Gingerbread is another local emblem: Pardubický perník is a traditional spiced confection associated with the city. Race days, riverside routes and the compact centre give Pardubice a distinct identity. See how Pardubice fits within eastern Bohemia by browsing webcams nearby.

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