Polička

Policka, situated in the eastern part of Ceskomoravska vrchovina, is surrounded with the beautiful nature of Zdarske vrchy. The Czech King Premysl Otakar II founded the town in 1265, as a base of his royal power. Nowadays is Policka commercial, cultural and tourist centre of the region. Among its historical sightseeing's is the unique, well-preserved town fortification with its 19 bastions. In the cultural world is the name Policka connected with the well-known composer of modern music Bohuslav Martinu, he was born there.

Town walls gallery

Information centre Palackého nám. 160

phone: 461 723 800

ic@policka.org www.policka.org

Town Fortifications

Open:

April, Oct: Mon to Fri; May, Sept: Mon to Sat; June to Aug: daily

Price:

20,- Kč adults
10,- Kč children, students

Birth room of Bohuslav Martinů

Guide: Town Museum, Tylova 114,

phone: +420 461 721 207, 461 725 769

muzeum@policka-city.cz www.muzeum.policka.net

The tower of St. James’s Church

Open:

April to Sept: Tue to Sun

Price:

40,- Kč adults
20,- Kč children, students

Town Gallery

Town Museum, Tylova 114

phone: + 420 461 722 214

muzeum@policka-city.cz www.muzeum.policka.net

Placed in: Baroque Town Hall, Palackého square

Open:

April to Oct: Tue to Sun; Nov to March: Sat, Sun

Price:

30,- Kč adults
15,- Kč children, students