Žumberk
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Žumberk is a market town
in the Pardubice Region
of the Czech Republic
. It has around 210 inhabitants.
Hamlets Částkov and Prostějov are administrative parts of Žumberk.
Ruins of Žumberk Castle
(built during 13th century) dominate the town.
Market town
Market town or market right is a legal term, originating in the medieval period, for a European settlement that has the right to host markets, distinguishing it from a village and city...
in the Pardubice Region
Pardubice Region
Pardubice Region is an administrative unit of the Czech Republic, located mainly in the eastern part of its historical region of Bohemia, with a small part in northwestern Moravia. It is named after its capital Pardubice. "There are a total of 452 municipalities in the region...
of the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
. It has around 210 inhabitants.
Hamlets Částkov and Prostějov are administrative parts of Žumberk.
Ruins of Žumberk Castle
Žumberk Castle
The ruins of Žumberk Castle can be found next to the village of Žumberk, Pardubice Region, the Czech Republic.-History:The castle was probably built during the end of 13th century, on a hilltop above the village, and was known under the German name Sunenberg. Its walls formed a pentagon and were...
(built during 13th century) dominate the town.