History and Townscape
Rovná preserves a multifaceted local history: the original settlement was destroyed, with only the foundations of the houses remaining. Rovná was founded around the middle of the 14th century by German settlers. The original settlement lay west of today’s settlement and stretched along the road to Kostelní Bříza.
The Czech name Rovná was introduced in 1947, replacing the German name Ebmeth. In the early 1960s, a new settlement was built in the central and upper areas of the former village of Rovná and was described as a “socialist village”. The new Rovná, described as a prefabricated housing estate, became an independent municipality in 1969.
Culture and Remembrance
The local culture of remembrance includes the small, architecturally simple Steidl Chapel in Ebmeth. It was built by the owner of property no. 33 in memory of her brother, who fell in the First World War.
The Důl Jeroným National Cultural Monument is a unique example of mining culture and the mining expertise of earlier generations. During the underground tour, visitors must wear a protective helmet and keep a borrowed lamp switched on throughout the entire visit.
Surroundings
Lobezský vrch is located in the immediate surroundings of Rovná. The mountains Chrudim, Špičák and Krásenský vrch are also located in the surroundings of Rovná.
In the wider regional surroundings of Rovná are the Center of Europe monument, Novy Dvur Monastery, Schlackenwerth Monastery and the Church of St. Michael in Bad Brambach.
Other Places
Other places: Rothau, Habersbirk, Dotterwies, Graslitz, Schlaggenwald, Schindlwald, Chodau, Unterreichenau.
