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A city of north-central Czech Republic on the Elbe River east of Prague. It is an industrial center. Population: 88,600.

 

 
 
(pär'dʊbĭtsĕ) , Ger. Pardubitz, city (1991 pop. 94,636), N central Czech Republic, in Bohemia, on the Elbe River. Its chief economic activities are engineering, oil refining and sugar refining. The city has many notable Gothic and Renaissance buildings. Horse and motorcycle races are often held there.


 
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Pardubice
City
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The main square as seen from the Green Tower
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Flag
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Coat of arms
Country Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic
Region Pardubice
District Pardubice
Rivers Elbe, Chrudimka
Elevation  m ( ft)
Coordinates 50°02′19″N 15°46′45″E / 50.03861, 15.77917
Area  km² ( mi²)
Population  (2005)
Density  /km² ( /mi²)
First documented 1295
Mayor Jaroslav Deml
Postal code 530 01
 Location in the Czech Republic
 Location in the Czech Republic
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Location in the Czech Republic
Wikimedia Commons: Pardubice
Website: www.mesto-pardubice.cz

Coordinates: 50°02′19″N 15°46′45″E / 50.03861, 15.77917

Pardubice (IPA: [ˈpardubɪtsɛ] ; German: Pardubitz) is the capital city of the Pardubice Region, Czech Republic, lying on the river Elbe, 104 km east of Prague.

The city was founded ca. 1340 but there had already been a monastery since the early 13th century.

Pardubice is an important industrial city: there is Synthesia, a chemical factory (manufacturer of Semtex, a plastic explosive), an oil refinery Paramo, a heavy machinery factory and an electronic equipment plant. There is also a Taiwanese-owned factory established in June 2000(Foxconn) which produces computer parts for major computer manufacturers such as Compaq and Apple. This factory has used free labour resources left after the collapse of a former electronics manufacturer, Tesla (which in the past produced the Tamara passive sensor, followed by VERA passive sensor).

The Green Tower (Zelená věž) and the historical city centre
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The Green Tower (Zelená věž) and the historical city centre
St Bartholomew's Church on Republic Square in Pardubice
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St Bartholomew's Church on Republic Square in Pardubice

Since 1874, a famous horse race, Great Pardubice Steeplechase (Velká Pardubická) has taken place every fall (usually mid-October). It is said to be the toughest horse race on the continent. The Czech Open Chess Tournament is the biggest in Europe, with roughly 1200 players from all over the world competing in the main groups, and many side-events such as a team championship and Go-tournament. Pardubice is home to one of the top hockey teams in the Czech Extraleague, HC Pardubice. The local hockey club has bred international stars such as Dominik Hašek, Otakar Janecký, Aleš Hemský, Jan Bulis (all natives of Pardubice) and Milan Hejduk. Former NBA player Jiří Welsch is also a native of the city.

Pardubice has an antique centre square and old town, with many restaurants that stay open until late in the evening. There is an old Tower and a recently renovated Castle.

Arnošt of Pardubice, the first archbishop of Prague, was born in Pardubice in 1297.

There is a growing Jewish community in the area.

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