Žumberk

Žumberk (Sonnenberg) is a market town in Chrudim District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.

Administrative parts
The hamlets of Částkov and Prostějov are administrative parts of Žumberk.

Etymology
The original German name Sonnenberg means "sunny mountain". The Czech name was created by transcription.

Geography
Žumberk is located about 9 km southeast of Chrudim and 18 km south of Pardubice. It lies in the Iron Mountains. The highest point is at 417 m above sea level. The Ležák River flows through the market town.

History
The first written mention of Žumberk is from 1318. From 1487, Žumberk was referred to as a market town.

Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights
The main landmark of Žumberk is the Church of All Saints. It was originally a Gothic church, first documented in 1350. In 1782, it was completely rebuilt. The present form is a result of the pseudo-Romanesque reconstruction from 1880. Next to the church is a separate bell tower. It was built on the Gothic core in 1789.

Žumberk is known for the ruins of Žumberk Castle. It was built in the early 14th century. At the end of the 16th century, it was rebuilt into a Renaissance residence. At the end of the 18th century, it became a ruin.

Notable people

 * Bohumil Laušman (1903–1963), politician