Best things to do in Pardubice

Pardubice Unmissables

Pardubice is defined by its Renaissance castle and the historic Velká Pardubická steeplechase, run at the local racecourse since 1874. The city center features the 16th-century Church of St. Bartholomew and the Neo-Renaissance City Hall on Pernštýnské Square. Cultural life is centered around the Art Nouveau East Bohemian Theatre and the Jan Kašpar Aviation Museum, which commemorates the first Czech long-distance flight. Green spaces like Tyršovy sady and the modern railway station architecture complete the urban landscape.

Pardubice Unmissables — Map

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Pardubice Castle

Renaissance castle housing the regional East Bohemian Museum and gallery with historic interiors and seasonal exhibitions.

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Magistrát města Pardubic

Neo-Renaissance building on Pernštýnské Square, built between 1892 and 1894 according to the designs of architect Jan Vejrych.

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Svatý Bartoloměj

16th-century Roman Catholic church featuring late Gothic and Renaissance architectural elements. It serves as the burial site for the Pernštejn family.

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Tyršovy sady

Central city park situated below the Pardubice Castle, featuring a promenade and a cafe.

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Pardubice Racecourse

Velká pardubická is a cross-country steeplechase run in Pardubice, Czech Republic since 1874.

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Airport museum Jan Kašpar

Dedicated to Czech aviation pioneer Jan Kašpar, featuring replicas of early 20th-century aircraft and exhibits on regional flight history.

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Východočeská galerie v Pardubicích

Regional art gallery showcasing 20th-century and contemporary Czech art, with exhibition spaces in the castle and the House at the Jonas.

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Východočeské divadlo

Art Nouveau theater designed by Antonín Balšánek and opened in 1909. It serves as the city's main venue for dramatic performances.

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Pardubice main railway station

Pardubice main railway station is one of the largest railway stations in the Czech Republic, located about 1.8 kilometres west-south-west…

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Exil

Independent theater company focusing on contemporary drama and alternative stage productions.

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Divadlo 29

Multidisciplinary venue for experimental theater, contemporary dance, concerts, and independent film screenings.

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Dům hudby

Concert hall and headquarters of the Pardubice Chamber Philharmonic, hosting classical music events and cultural programs.