Třemošnice


Třemošnice is a town in Chrudim District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,300 inhabitants.
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Administrative division

Třemošnice consists of eight municipal parts :
  • Třemošnice
  • Hedvikov
  • Kubíkovy Duby
  • Lhůty
  • Podhradí
  • Skoranov
  • Starý Dvůr
  • Závratec

Etymology

The name Třemošnice evolved from the word střemcha, i.e. 'bird cherry'.

Geography

Třemošnice is located about southwest of Chrudim and southwest of Pardubice. It lies on the border between the Iron Mountains and Central Elbe Table. The highest point is the mountain Bučina at above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Třemošnice is from 1564. A fortress was built in 1610, which was rebuilt into a small castle in 1750. In 1816, an ironworks was established, which led to an increase in the population. In 1882, the railway was built.

Transport

Třemošnice is the starting point of the railway line to Čáslav.

Sights

Třemošnice is poor in monuments. The late Baroque Třemošnice Castle is privately owned and its interiors were converted into apartments.

Notable people