HLINSKO

1. HLINSKO

2. YOU AND HLINSKOIt could be the place: • where you were born • where you live – How long have you been living here? • where you moved to • where you or your parents work • where you go to school – How have you been going to school? • ………

3. LOCATION

4. LOCATION • it lies 582 metres above the sea level • in the Pardubice Region, about 30 km south of Chrudim • on the northern edge of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands • between two protected landscape areas – theŽďárské Hills in the east and theIron Mountains in the west • the Chrudimka River runs through the town

5. POPULATION, DIVISION • nearly10 thousandinhabitants • historical part – Betlém urbanconservation area withtimberedhousesof workingclassfromthe end of 19th – 30s of 20th century • otherparts - Olšinky, Blatno, Kouty, Dědová, etc.

6. HISTORY • the first mention of Hlinsko comes from the year 1073 when king Vladislav was on the throne • oldest parts were situated near the river, as the first settlers lived on the slopes of the river as far back as the 12th century • the first written record dates back to 1349 • the oldest building – the Fortress • Hlinsko was declared a town in 1834

7. THE FORTRESS

8. THE TOWN EMBLEM, NAME • by the 19th century, the area was a part of the Lords of Pardubice and Rychmburk estate, that is where the town coat of arms comes from • a front half of a white horse in step with a blue bridle on the red background • the name of the town is derived from the legend about the potters who settled down here as rich resources of high quality clay had been found in Hlinsko surroundings

9. PLACES OF INTEREST • Where would you take your foreign friend if he/she visited you in Hlinsko? • Do you know anything interesting about • these places?

11. BETLÉM • the urban conservation area of folk architecture • declared in 1995 to preserve the unique urban complex of timbered houses in the centre of the town • used by petty craftsmen since the 18th century • families of potters, weavers, • joiners, toy-makers, saddlers, • shoe-makers and butchers • used to live there

12. BETLÉM in the past • in the 1960’s, the local people were changing their lifestyles and they started moving into more modern housing • one by one, the small homes in Betlém were left empty, they became decayedand gradually began to disappear

13. BETLÉM today • today most of the houses have been reconstructed • tourists can take a guided tour while walking through Betlém, go to a restaurant,café,… • some houses serve as shops (souvenirs, musical instruments,…) • some houses are a place for exhibitions and educative programmes for schools and the public • there’s tourist information centre

14. BETLÉM

15. BETLÉM events • many cultural events take place in Betlém • Adámek’s Festival of Folklore Ensembles • ArtsyFartsy - international festival of student art • Rainbow Summer – cultural programmes during the whole summer (The Day of Wood, Honey Day…) • Shrovetide Carnival • concerts, theatre performances for children, open-air cinema, farmers’ fairs, … • welcoming of New Year,…

17. JEŽDÍK´S HOUSE

18. JEŽDÍK´S HOUSE • a remarkable building in Hlinsko built in 1904 • designed by Czech architect Ladislav Skřivánek • the sgraffito that decorates the frontage presents parts of Czech and Hlinsko history

19. TOWN HALL • built in 1598 • re-built in Baroque style (1788-1792) • transformed into its present state in 1850 • seat of Municipal authorities • ceremonial hall which is used for weddings, welcoming new-born citizens, passing on of graduation certificates and other significant events

20. Church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary • located on the site of the original Gothic church (possibly Romanesque), of which, the tower still remains • rebuilt in Baroque style between 1730 – 1745

21. Municipal Museum and Gallery • traditional annual exhibition of paintings has been taking place here for over 50 years (presents works of outstanding Czech artists) • other exhibitions

22. Multifunctional Centre • was opened in 2011 • the building consists of two halls – a theatre hall and a cinema hall with 3D technology • the place is used for holding theatre performances, concerts, dancing competitions, balls and other cultural events • used to be a prison (a police building), secondary apprentice school

24. Industry in Hlinsko • the livelihood in Hlinecko region was based on farming (agriculture) and development of crafts connected with the natural conditions in the region • first of all, it was pottery and weaving • later in the first half of the 19th century - textile, furrier and stone industry began to bloom, household appliances, …

25. today food industry - brewery

26. today food industry - dairy

28. Sports possibilities

29. Sports possibilities

30. Sports possibilities

31. Educational possibilities • 3 elementary school • (+ school for children with learning disabilities)

32. Educational possibilities

33. Educational possibilities • 3 nursery schools • art school

34. Cultural events • above mentioned events in MFC, Betlém, museum, • gallery • exhibitions - Hlinsko Chrysanthemum, exhibition of • mushrooms, Hlinsko Honey Days, … • ´Hlineckýšpekáček´ – folk festival • concerts and festivals in brewery

35. HLINSKO SURROUNDINGS

37. Chrudim

38. PARDUBICE

39. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF HLINSKO/ region? • Where do you spend most of your time (free time)? • Would you like to live in Hlinsko for the rest of your life? Why? • What do you miss in Hlinsko? • What can attract a tourist to Hlinsko?