Chrudim: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Chrudim combines a protected medieval urban structure with the Puppet Theatre Museum and other cultural sites. The urban conservation area was designated in 1990 and preserves the medieval structure of the historic centre, listed buildings and old fortifications.

Historic Centre and Architectural Heritage

The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is a defining landmark of Chrudim, with Gothic origins, Romanesque foundations and a Neo-Gothic redesign from the mid-19th century. On Resselovo náměstí, lined with old burgher houses, stands the richly sculpted Baroque Marian Column of the Transfiguration of the Lord.

The Široké schody lead along the former access route to the Upper Gate towards Kateřinské předměstí. This gate consisted of a system of four independent gates. Mydlář House is a Renaissance building with an arcaded loggia, rich sculptural decoration and an unusual tower reminiscent of a minaret.

Puppet Theatre and Museums

The Chrudim Puppet Theatre Museum has around 50,000 exhibits and is associated with the international Loutkářská Chrudim festival of amateur puppet theatre, which has been linked to the town since 1951. The permanent exhibition Magický svět loutek presents puppets used by travelling puppeteers, variety puppets and family puppet theatres; in the exhibition and in the playroom there, visitors can try operating certain types of puppets themselves.

Mydlářovský House, which houses the Puppet Theatre Museum, is considered one of the most important Renaissance monuments in East Bohemia. The Regional Museum of Chrudim is housed in a Neo-Renaissance building constructed in the town centre in 1897–1898. Its exhibition of folk furniture presents the furnishings of a dining room based on a design by the architect Jan Koula from 1900, as well as regionally typical painted furniture from the late 19th century.

The Labyrinth of Chrudim Legends is a children's trail with tasks in the former crypt of the Museum of Baroque Sculptures. The Euforie ornamentu exhibition presents posters by Alfons Mucha in a new visual design conceived for a quiet, individual visit.

The Chrudim Tourist Information Centre provides information about the town's history and offers, among other things, guided city tours; it also provides information about departures of trains, buses and local public transport.

Events and Activities

The Letní barokní scéna takes place regularly in Chrudim in mid-August and includes concerts of Baroque music, a garden party, artistic performances and special guided tours with commentary.

The Cyklopark Podhůra includes the 1.7-kilometre-long Singltrek, designed as a one-way loop through woodland and intended for moderately experienced riders.

The Surroundings of Chrudim

Bučina Mountain is located in the vicinity of Chrudim. The hill of Turyň [Kočí] is also in the vicinity. Hůra Hill [Slatiňany] is located in the immediate surroundings of Chrudim. Krkanka Mountain and the Church of Svatý Jiří are located in the wider regional area.

Other places: Vrbatův Kostelec, Rvacov, Třemošnice, Heřmanův Městec, Raná U Hlinska, Žlebské Chvalovice, Stary Dvur, Licibořice.

To the higher-level travel overview: Chrudim District.