Ronov nad Doubravou is a town in

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in the

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of the

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. It has about 1,800 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

The villages of Mladotice and Moravany are administrative parts of Ronov nad Doubravou.

Geography

Ronov nad Doubravou is located about southwest of

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and southwest of

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. It lies mostly in the

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, only the southern part of the municipal territory with the Moravany village lies in the Uppper Sázava Hills. The highest point is at above sea level. The Doubrava River flows through the town.

History

Ronov nad Doubravou was founded by Oldřich of Lichtemburk in 1307 and was already referred to as a town. In the 16th century, the town obtained various guild privileges. Ronov nad Doubravou never had town walls and did not develop significantly. After losing the title of town, it was promoted to a

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in 1908 and then again to a town in 1909. In 1945, the municipality ceased to be a town, but in 1998 the title of town was returned to it.

Demographics

Transport

Ronov nad Doubravou is located on the railway line

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–

Třemošnice Třemošnice () is a town in Chrudim District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,300 inhabitants. Administrative parts Villages of Hedvikov, Kubíkovy Duby, Lhůty, Podhradí, Skoranov, Starý Dvůr and Závratec are a ...

Sights

A significant landmark is the Church of Saint Lawrence. It was built in the neo-Baroque style in 1849–1852, probably on the site of an older Gothic church. The castle in Ronov nad Doubravou is a Baroque building with a Neoclassical modifications. Today it is privately owned and inaccessible.

Notable people

* Antonín Chittussi (1847–1891), painter

Gallery

Ronov nad Doubravou, Čáslavská str 2.jpg, Čáslavská street Ronov nad Doubravou, Bílek's villa 2.jpg, Bílek's Villa Ronov nad Doubravou, train station.jpg, Train station

References

External links

* {{authority control Cities and towns in the Czech Republic Populated places in Chrudim District