Český Brod


Český Brod is a town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It is located 35 km east of Prague and has a population of approximately 7,000.
A large mediumwave broadcasting facility is located 2 km from the town at the village of Liblice, which is a part of Český Brod administratively.

History

Český Brod was founded in the 12th century by Prague bishop John I. In 1286, it became a town. From that time till the beginning of the 14th century, the town's name was Biskupský Brod . In 1437, the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund designated Český Brod a free royal town.
Until 1918, the town was part of the Austrian monarchy, head of the Böhmisch Brob – Český Brod district, one of the 94 Bezirkshauptmannschaften in Bohemia.

Sightseeings

In Český Brod, there are 3 kindergartens, 2 elementary schools, a school for students with special needs, a gymnasium, and a high school of economics.

Culture

, an annual summer music festival, was held in Český Brod from 1995 to 2006. In 2007 it was decided to relocate this festival to Hradec Králové.

Notable people

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