Pardubice
Sign in to savePardubice (; ) is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 92,000 inhabitants. It is the capital city of the Pardubice Region and lies on the Elbe River. The historic centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument reservation.
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Pardubice is a city in the Czech Republic with about 92,000 residents, located on the Elbe River and serving as the capital of the Pardubice Region. The city is notable for its well-preserved historic centre, which is officially protected as an urban monument reservation.
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- Administrative division
- Etymology
- Geography
- Climate
- History
- Demographics
- Economy
- Transport
- Education
- Sport
- Sights
- Notable people
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Cooperation agreements
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Pardubice (; ) is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 92,000 inhabitants. It is the capital city of the Pardubice Region and lies on the Elbe River. The historic centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument reservation.
Pardubice is known as a centre of industry, with dominant industries being the chemical industry, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. The city is also well known for its sporting events, which include the Velká pardubická (a cross-country steeplechase), the Golden Helmet of Pardubice in motorcycle racing, and the Czech Open international chess and board games festival.