The town of Chrudim is easiest to reach from Pardubice. The capital of the region with Chrudim links by bus and train.

Chrudim, named after the river Chrudimka, flowing through the city, is a very picturesque town, situated on the plain near the Iron mountains. It was founded by Slavic tribes in the X century. Two centuries later, this village became interested in the Prince, who built his residence here.

1260 year is considered the founding date of the city. Like many settlements in the district Pardubice, Chrudim was founded by Czech king přemysl Ottokar II. In 1337 the castle of the ruler there was a big fire, after which the residence is already beyond repair. Local residents did not panic and was built in its place a temple of assumption of the virgin Mary. In General, the fires have occurred in the medieval Czech cities constantly. Not escaped this fate and Chrudim. He burned a couple of times, so much so that then you'd have to completely rebuild all the buildings. Especially terrible fires happened here at the turn of XV-XVI centuries. They, however, survived the town hall, decorating the town's main square. It was built in 1560, and then rebuilt in Baroque style in 1721. Another survived the fires, the house stands on the street by Bratislavas called Mydlarski after the family who built it. It is made in Renaissance style and decorated with elegant arcades. It now houses the Museum of puppetry.

In addition, the city has also two Church built in the XV-XVI centuries. This is the Church of St. Michael and the Church of Saint Catherine.