Pardubice: Staré Město
Pardubice has served as a regional centre in eastern Bohemia since the Middle Ages. Staré Město is centred on Pernštýnské Square, a long Renaissance space shaped during the rule of the Pernštejn family in the 16th century. The Green Gate, a city tower with a Renaissance façade, is among Pardubice’s principal symbols. Nearby stands Pardubice Castle, rebuilt by the Pernštejns as a Renaissance residence. The city lies on the flat land around the Elbe and Chrudimka rivers, where its compact historic core meets broader modern districts. Pardubice is also associated with the Velká pardubická, a traditional steeplechase held at the local racecourse.
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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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Pardubický kraj has been an eastern Bohemian heartland of the Czech lands since the Middle Ages. The Labe crosses its western lowlands around Pardubice before the terrain rises toward the Orlické Mountains and the Žďárské vrchy. Pardubice developed around its Renaissance castle and is associated with the Pardubice Steeplechase, a race first held in 1874. To the south-east, Litomyšl is known for its Renaissance château, inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, while Kladruby nad Labem preserves the stud landscape linked to the Kladruber horse. Browse additional webcams nearby to understand how Pardubický kraj meets the lowlands and uplands around it.
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The terrain of Czechia ranges from fertile lowlands in southern Moravia to mountain ridges along the northern frontier, giving this Central European country a distinctly varied geography. The Vltava runs through Prague before joining the Elbe, while the Krkonoše form part of the border with Poland and include Sněžka, Czechia’s highest mountain. Prague’s historic centre, with Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, reflects the city’s long role as a political and cultural centre. Beyond the capital, Bohemia is known for spa towns and brewing, and Moravia for wine-growing traditions. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Czechia relates to its Central European surroundings.
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