Hermanuv Mestec is a small but very cute and cozy town of Chrudim – received its name in honor of the founder of a Heřman of Lichtenburg, who was entrusted the development of land around the fortress lignite. In 1280 he laid the first stone in the Foundation of the house, around which after a while grew up Hermanuv Mestec.

The city was founded on a strategically important place – on the road constantly plied merchant rolls. When in 1325 on Germanova the Mestec mention in the chronicle, writing about him as a wealthy and prosperous community. In the XV century the town there is a wealthy Jewish community, which is actively involved in a trade, and promote economic development Germanova of Mestec. At about the same time began the active construction of residential buildings, in the city attracts migrants from other parts of the country. Mansions are built solid, massive, resistant to fires. The Church of St. Bartholomew, built in 1325, increase, increasing it and making it more roomy. The Church and churchgoers now. Above it stands the 37-meter tower, which is equipped with bells. On the vaults of the temple preserved ancient paintings describing the life and deeds of the patron Saint of the Church of St. Bartholomew.

In 1784 in the city there is a two-storey Baroque castle, which in 1876 was rebuilt in the classical style, and in the early twentieth century in neo-Baroque style. It is surrounded by a large English Park, which is gradually transformed into forest land. Before they were hunted gentlemen who came to visit the local pan, and now strolling vacationers.

Also in Germanova the Mestec preserved synagogue and old Jewish cemetery.