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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SvitavySvitavy - Wikipedia

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   Svitavy is a town in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic, with about 16,000 inhabitants. It is the birthplace of Oskar Schindler and the centre of the Czech Esperanto movement, and has a well-preserved historic town centre.

2. cs.wikipedia.org › wiki › SvitavySvitavy – Wikipedie

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   Svitavy jsou historické město ležící v jihovýchodním výběžku České tabule, na řece Svitavě. Zde se nachází zámek, kostel sv. Jiljí, radnice a další památky.

3. www.tripadvisor.com › Tourism-g274708-SvitavySvitavy, Czech Republic: All You Must Know Before You Go ...

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   Svitavy Tourism: Tripadvisor has 222 reviews of Svitavy Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Svitavy resource.

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5. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g274708Things to Do in Svitavy - Tripadvisor

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   Find out what to do in Svitavy, a town in the Pardubice Region of Czech Republic. See the top-rated and must-see attractions, such as Maruska-Bar, Mariansky morovy sloup, and Socha Mateřské lásky.

6. m.en.svitavy.cz › historyHistory - Svitavy

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   Svitavy is a city with a rich and diverse history, dating back to the 12th century. Learn about its origins, legends, privileges, wars, owners and changes of region on this web page.

7. english.radio.cz › svitavy-birthplace-oskarSvitavy – the birthplace of Oskar Schindler | Radio Prague ...

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   Oct 19, 2011 · Svitavy is a small town in Moravia that was once a centre of the textile industry and the birthplace of Oskar Schindler, the saviour of 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust. Learn about its past, present and future from local residents and historians in this radio report.

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   Where is Svitavy located?

   • Svitavy is made up of the town parts of Lačnov, Lány, Město and Předměstí. Svitavy was named after the river Svitava. The river's name referred to its clear water and was derived from svítat, which meant "be clear" in Old Czech. Svitavy is located about 57 kilometres (35 mi) southeast of Pardubice and 60 km (37 mi) north of Brno.

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   When was Svitavy founded?

   • Svitavy was first mentioned in 1256 when it was taken over by the bishop of Olomouc, Bruno von Schauenburg, and this year is considered to be the year of foundation of the town. In 1389, the town walls were built. They protected the town during the Hussite Wars, however the town was conquered. Svitavy often changed owners.

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   Was Svitavy a German town?

   • Svitavy was historically a German-speaking town with a Czech minority. At the beginning of the 20th century the town saw tensions between Czech and German speaking people. In October 1938, the town was annexed by Nazi Germany and administered as part of the Reichsgau Sudetenland.

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   How did Svitavy get its name?

   • Svitavy got its name from the little river Svitava that rises near the town running south. A small settlement at a ford across the river, it grew into one of the biggest centres of the textile industry in Moravia. But the times when thousands of people moved in to work in its factories are long gone.

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9. www.muzeum.svitavy.cz › stale-exp › historical-circuit-ofMuzeum Svitavy - Historical circuit of Town - Town Svitavy

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   Learn about the history of Svitavy, a town on the Bohemia-Moravia frontier, from its founding in the 13th century to the present day. Discover its role in the textile industry, its multicultural heritage, and its famous natives such as Valentin Oswald Ottendorfer and Oskar Schindler.