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Poděbrady is a historical spa town in the Central Bohemian Region which lies on the river Elbe just 50 km east of Prague.

Bus lines

You have to take metro line C in direction to LADVI and get off at HLAVNI NADRAZI or FLORENC. There is also another bus station for connection to Podebrady called „Praha Cerny Most” located on a last stop of the „yellow line” B. In Podebrady the stop is called „Podebrady zel. st. MHD”. Please look at timetables on the following site: IDOS

Trains

Prague-The Main Railway Station (HLAVNI NADRAZI)-Podebrady Please look at timetables on the following site: IDOS

Driving Own Cars

30 minutes by a car on Highway D11 or follow the highway E65 in direction Hradec Kralove-E67-road 329-road 611-Podebrady.

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Podebrady Chateau

It was perhaps founded in the first half of the 12th century as a fortress on a limestone rock overlooking the Elbe river. When Poděbrady was ranked among the royal estates, a stone castle was built here. The castle was newly rebuilt and fortified during the 14th and in the early 15th century.

The next, Rensiassance reconstruction of the castle was carried out during the reign of the Emperor Ferdinand I in the latter half of the 16th century. This is why the present appearance of the chateau is mixture of several reconstructions.

Only two interiors (the restored medieval chapel and neighbouring so-called family hall of King Jiří) in the whole chateau are now accessible to the public.

King George Square

This square is the oldest part of the town. The Renaissance arcading amd colourful facades of the houses of the 16th and 17th centuries fell victim particularly to the fires in 1800 and in 1832. In 1993 the square gained a new, interesting appearance after a general reconstruction.

The Equestrian Statue of King George

The statue is the work of Bohuslav Schnirch, which was made by unique way. Originally installed at the Jubilee and Ethnographical Exhibition in Prague and it was solemnly unveiled at Poděbrady in 1896.

The Marian Column

It was raised in the square as a monument to the plaque which raged in the town in 1714.

The Old Town Hall-(now the Municipal Popular Library)

It was built to replace the burned-out Town Hall building and served Town Hall purposes untill World War II.

Building no. 67/III. –Hospital

It was built in 1444. and maintaned as a hospital by Kunhuta of Stenberk who was the first wife of King George of Podebrady.

Building no. 68/III. – Museum

One part of the exposition presents the primeval age, the natural features and medieval history of the Poděbrady region. A smaller part of the exposition is devoted to the history of balneology at Poděbrady.

The town is ideal for recreation thank to the carbonic mineral water (rich in magnesium and calcium) which attracts visitors since1908. Form 1926 (when the town became spa town) it is specialized in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases,diabetes and musculoskeletal problems, gaining famous also abroad. It is also offers the following activities for those who would like to spend active holiday in Podebrady : tennis courts, golf and mini golf courses,a swimming pool, surfing, yachting, angling, volleyball courts, shooting range, horse riding, squash courts, skittles, walking and cycling trails, horse riding along the Elbe, trips into the Bohemia Paradise protected area.

Swimming pool Lake Poděbrady is a place of former sand mining area. The area is about 27 hectares and there are sandy beaches with gradual water entrance. There is a boat rental, fastfood, showers, dressing rooms, toilettes, in the areal there is drinkable water. For children there are slides.

SWIMMING

Swimming pool Zimní lázně – Hakenova 464

GOLF

Golf Club Poděbrady
-lessons on a training course

MINIGOLF

Spa hotel Zámeček
- Open: 9,00 - 20,00

HORSE-RIDING

Horse-riding Club Poděbrady
- individual lessons for beginners and advanced riders

CYCLOTOURISM

Bicycles for hire - Zimní lázně – Hakenova 464
- a range of bicycles

SPORT SHOOTING

Sport Shooting Club Bohemia Poděbrady
- shooting
- guns for hire
- binoculars for hire

TENIS

Tenis hall - KLUK

SQUASH

Squash Relax Poděbrady - Tyršova street

FITNESS

Fitness studio "L" Luboše Černého

Hotel Bellevue-Tlapak **** Restaurant

Opening daily: from 07:00 till 22:00 o'clock
During the summer guests may sit out in the garden restaurant.
Address:nám. T. G. Masaryka 654/III

Lazensky Hotel Park **** Restaurant

The restaurant offers a wide range of czech and international cuisines. They also prepare individual foods according to treatment diagnosis.
T.G. Masaryk Square 1413/III.

Restaurant Hotel Golfi ***

In this hotel you can find a restaurant and wine bar with a tempting choise of meals and drinks. The lounge is suitable for 22 persons.
Address: Na Kopecku 595

Mary's accommodation service is ready to arrange one day guided trips as well as longer independent stays in this charming city.

Please, contact us for more information about accommodation and programs, we can arrange for you. travel@marys.cz