Pardubice is known as the centre of industry, which represents by an oil refinery or an electronic equipment plant.
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13 Facts About Pardubice
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Pardubice is divided into eight boroughs, which are further divided into 27 administrative parts :.
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Pardubice is located in the East Elbe Table lowland, in the eastern part of the Polabi lowlands.
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In 1340, when Pardubice was inherited by Arnost of Pardubice, it was first referred to as a city.
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In 1491, Pardubice was bought by Vilem II of Pernstejn, who continued to expand the town and made significant impact on its prosperity.
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Pardubice chose Pardubice as the centre of his estate and began to build a city that corresponded to his status.
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Pardubice became an important railway junction, which led to the development of the food, engineering and chemical industries, and subsequently the development of social and cultural life.
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Since 2008, Pardubice gingerbread is a protected geographical indication by the European Union.
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Pardubice is served by Pardubice Airport, which is used as both military and civilian international airport.
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The Great Pardubice Steeplechase was first held in 1874 and is one of the most famous horse races in Europe.
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Landmark and symbol of Pardubice is the Green Gate as a remnant of the city's fortifications.
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Pardubice Castle was built at the end of the 13th century and rebuilt in the Renaissance style at the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries.
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