Ronov nad Doubravou is a town in
Chrudim District in the
Pardubice Region
Pardubice Region ( cs, Pardubický kraj; , ; pl, Kraj pardubicki) is an administrative unit ( cs, kraj) of the Czech Republic, located mainly in the eastern part of its historical region of Bohemia, with a small part in northwestern Moravia. It ...
of the
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, or simply Czechia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Historically known as Bohemia, it is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. The ...
. It has about 1,800 inhabitants.
Administrative parts
The villages of Mladotice and Moravany are administrative parts of Ronov nad Doubravou.
Geography
Ronov nad Doubravou is located about southwest of
Chrudim
Chrudim () is a town in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 23,000 inhabitants. It is the second largest town of the region. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.
Admi ...
and southwest of
Pardubice. It lies mostly in the
Central Elbe Table, only the southern part of the municipal territory with the Moravany village lies in the
Uppper Sázava Hills. The highest point is at above sea level. The Doubrava River flows through the town.
History
Ronov nad Doubravou was founded by Oldřich of Lichtemburk in 1307 and was already referred to as a town. In the 16th century, the town obtained various guild privileges. Ronov nad Doubravou never had town walls and did not develop significantly. After losing the title of town, it was promoted to a
market town
A market town is a settlement most common in Europe that obtained by custom or royal charter, in the Middle Ages, a market right, which allowed it to host a regular market; this distinguished it from a village or city. In Britain, small rural ...
in 1908 and then again to a town in 1909. In 1945, the municipality ceased to be a town, but in 1998 the title of town was returned to it.
Demographics
Transport
Ronov nad Doubravou is located on the railway line
Čáslav
Čáslav (; german: Tschaslau) is a town in Kutná Hora District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 10,000 inhabitants. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.
Administ ...
–
Třemošnice.
Sights
A significant landmark is the Church of Saint Lawrence. It was built in the neo-Baroque style in 1849–1852, probably on the site of an older Gothic church.
The castle in Ronov nad Doubravou is a Baroque building with a Neoclassical modifications. Today it is privately owned and inaccessible.
Notable people
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Antonín Chittussi (1847–1891), painter
Gallery
Ronov nad Doubravou, Čáslavská str 2.jpg, Čáslavská street
Ronov nad Doubravou, Bílek's villa 2.jpg, Bílek's Villa
Ronov nad Doubravou, train station.jpg, Train station
References
External links
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Cities and towns in the Czech Republic
Populated places in Chrudim District