Overview
Pardubice is a historic city of 92,000 people in East Bohemia with a well-preserved old town protected as an urban monument reservation. It is best known internationally for the Velká pardubická steeplechase, Europe's toughest horse race, and the Golden Helmet motorcycle race drawing over 100,000 spectators.
Architecture · Festivals · History · Museums
Before you go
Accommodation
Hotels include Hotel U Zlatého Anděla and Hotel Zlatá Štika. Budget options near the historic centre offer convenient access to main attractions.
Culture
Pardubice is famous for gingerbread production (Pardubický perník) and its regional brewery established in 1871. The historic centre is protected as an urban monument reservation.
Food
Budget eating options include Mléčný bar with meals around 25-35 Kč. Traditional Czech pubs serve local dishes like vrabec.
Transport
Pardubice has a public bus and trolley-bus system. The main railway station is one of the largest in the Czech Republic. Walking is feasible for most of the city centre.
