Vysoké Mýto

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Area:	29.6 km²
Population:	12,270 (2003)
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Vysoké Mýto (German: Hohenmauth) is a town in the Czech Republic, in Pardubice Region. Founded in 1262 by the Bohemian king, Premysl Otakar II, it is situated near its original location, called Vraclav. Vysoké Mýto is a centre of tourism, due to its architectural monuments and the beautiful nature that surrounds it. Industrial companies in the city include an Iveco bus factory (brand name Karosa). There is also a football club, SK Vysoké Mýto.

Contents 1 History 2 People 3 Partnerships 4 External links 5 See also

[edit] History

[edit] People

• August Wilhelm Ambros (* 1816), composer, music historian, see also German article
• Bedřich Bridel
• Rudolf Fischl (January 12, 1862, Hohenmauth - February 18, 1942, Prague), Czech Jewish pediatrician (Pädiater)
• Hermenegild Jirecek
• Vladislav Vančura

[edit] Partnerships

• Korbach, Hesse

[edit] External links

• Official website (in Czech)
• Museum in Vysoké Mýto
• View of Vysoké Mýto in 18th century (large image)

[edit] See also

• Dowry town

Coordinates: 49°57′N 16°10′E