Dobruška

Dobruška (Czech pronunciation: [ˈdobruʃka]; German: Gutenfeld) is a small town in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It is situated in the Orlické hory valley, about 140 km east of Prague. It has about 6,700 inhabitants. The Golden Brook (Czech: Zlatý potok) flows through the town.

Dobruška
Town
Marian column at the town square
Flag
Coat of arms
Dobruška
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°17′33″N 16°9′45″E
CountryCzech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictRychnov nad Kněžnou
First mentioned1320
Government
 • MayorPetr Lžíčař
Area
 • Total34.43 km2 (13.29 sq mi)
Elevation
287 m (942 ft)
Population
 (2019-01-01[1])
 • Total6,727
 • Density200/km2 (510/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
518 01 - 518 03
Websitewww.mestodobruska.cz

History

Formerly known as a Market Community Lešno, the first written mention of the place comes from a 1320 document. The town obtained the right of beer-brewing prior to this 1320 document. In the 14th century it became known as Dobruška, a seat of Church administration. In 1495, with arrival of Noble Family of Trčka of Lípa, the town started to develop.[2] The centre of the town gained its present appearance in Neo-Gothic style after a large fire broke out on October 7, 1866, which was painted by Alois Beer (1833–1897).

The town of Dobruška is known mainly because of the Czech patriotic writer František Ladislav Hek, whose career was described in Alois Jirásek's novel entitled F. L. Věk (there is organized The International Music Festival of F. L. Vek), and also thanks to the beautiful Renaissance castle in nearby Opočno.

Main sights
  • Renaissance Town Hall
  • The Jewish synagogue
  • Mikve, the Jewish ritual purgatory bath in the town museum
  • Parental house of F. L. Věk
  • House nr. 17 at the square in Dobruška
  • The Holy Spirit Church built in Renaissance style
  • Old Czech Brewery Dobruška

Notable people
  • František Ladislav Hek (1769–1847), patriotic writer
  • Alois Beer (1833–1897), painter
  • František Kupka (1871–1957), painter and graphic artist[3]

Twin towns — sister cities
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Dobruška is twinned with:[4]

  • Centrum from air
  • Town Hall in Dobruška

References
  1. "Počet Obyvatel v Obcích - Population of Municipalities" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. p. 68. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
  2. "Region of Hradec Králové". Dobruška. Infoglobe.cz. 10 October 2007. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
  3. Jerry John, Henry (2009). Graphic Art of Czechoslovakia, Bibliolife, p. 11. ISBN 0-554-40065-0
  4. "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Dobruška. Retrieved 2019-08-24.



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