Surrounded by a ring of mighty walls, the historical centre of Polička still breathes the atmosphere of the Middle Ages as well as later architectural styles. The square is dominated by the Baroque town hall built by František Maxmilián Kaňka in 1739-1744. Inside you can see the original Gothic chapel and the exposition of the Municipal Gallery with valuable paintings of the Hohenems family. You should not miss the sumptuous Marian column with its rich sculptural decoration by Jiří František Pacák. Thanks to their uniqueness, both the town hall and the Marian column were inscribed on the list of national cultural monuments.
The richly carved classicistic gates, which adorn the entrances of houses lining the square and adjacent streets, rank among the original attractions of the local burgher architecture.
Take a walk along the massive medieval walls, which still guard the centre of the royal dowry town of Polička. More than 1,200 metres long Gothic fortifications, supplemented by 19 towers, are not to be seen anywhere else.
The museum dedicated to the most famous native of Polička, Bohuslav Martinů, will give you an insight not only into his story and work. Interactive exhibitions will guide you through the history of the town and you will also be enchanted by the delicate beauty of the glass products of the local region.
A small room high in the tower of the Church of St. Jakuba witnessed the birth of a musical genius. Climb to the top of the tower, see the city from a bird's eye view and get to know the place where Martinů spent his childhood.
The Žďárské Peaks Protected Landscape Area near the town of Polička offers unique sceneries, countless natural beauties and routes for hiking, cycling or cross-country skiing.
You can get a glimpse into the secrets of shoemaking in the mini-museum in Bystré. An exhibition located in a historic building from the beginning of the 18th century will introduce you to the methods of manual shoe production.
The tallest of the three lookout towers in the Toulovcovy maštale area rises above Paseky near Proseč. Its name commemorates the writer Teréza Nováková, who was inspired by the surrounding landscape in her work.
Go on an adventure to sandstone rock towns, ravines and canyons, which in ancient times served as a refuge for the robber knight Wanderers from Třemošná. Today, the area is a paradise for fans of hiking and light adrenaline cycling.
