Žumberk (german: Sonnenberg) is a market town in
Chrudim District
Chrudim District ( cs, okres Chrudim) is a district ('' okres'') within Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. Its capital is the town of Chrudim.
Overview
The district has mostly flat terrain with slopes of Iron Mountains appearing on the sout ...
in the
Pardubice Region of the
Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.
Administrative parts
Hamlets of Částkov and Prostějov are administrative parts of Žumberk.
Sights
Žumberk is known for the ruins of
Žumberk Castle
The ruins of Žumberk Castle ( cs, Hrad Žumberk, german: Burg Sonnenberg) are located next to the market town of Žumberk in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic.
History
The castle was probably built during the end of the 13th century, o ...
, which was built during the 13th century.
Notable people
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Bohumil Laušman (1903–1963), politician
Gallery
Sculpture of Jan from Nepomuk, Zumberk, Czech Republic.jpg, Statue of Saint John of Nepomuk
Ruins of Zumberk Castle, Czech Republic.jpg, Ruins of Žumberk Castle
References
External links
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Populated places in Chrudim District
Market towns in the Czech Republic
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