Ronov nad Doubravou

Ronov nad Doubravou is a town in Chrudim District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,700 inhabitants.

Administrative parts
The villages of Mladotice and Moravany are administrative parts of Ronov nad Doubravou.

Geography
Ronov nad Doubravou is located about 20 km southwest of Chrudim and 23 km southwest of Pardubice. It lies mostly in the Central Elbe Table, only the southern part of the municipal territory with the Moravany village lies in the Upper Sázava Hills. The highest point is at 345 m above sea level. The Doubrava River flows through the town.

History
Ronov nad Doubravou was founded by Oldřich of Lichtemburk in 1307 and was already referred to as a town. In the 16th century, the town obtained various guild privileges. Ronov nad Doubravou never had town walls and did not develop significantly. After losing the title of town, it was promoted to a market town in 1908 and then again to a town in 1909. In 1945, the municipality ceased to be a town, but in 1998 the title of town was returned to it.

Transport
Ronov nad Doubravou is located on the railway line Čáslav–Třemošnice.

Sights
A significant landmark is the Church of Saint Lawrence. It was built in the neo-Baroque style in 1849–1852, probably on the site of an older Gothic church.

The castle in Ronov nad Doubravou is a Baroque building with a Neoclassical modifications. Today it is privately owned and inaccessible.

Notable people

 * Antonín Chittussi (1847–1891), painter