Holice
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| Area: | 19.5 km² |
| Population: | 6,250 (2004) |
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Holice is a town in Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic.
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History
Holice was first mentioned in 1336. It obtained town status in 15th century.
Holice today
Holice microregion
Holice serves as center of microregion with villages: Býť, Dobříkov, Dolní Roveň, Dolní Ředice, Horní Jelení, Horní Ředice, Chvojenec, Jaroslav, Ostřetín, Poběovice u Holic, Radhoť, Trusnov, Týniťko, Uhersko, Veliny and Vysoké Chvojno.
Famous people
- Emil Holub, African explorer. Museum dedicated to him was set up in Holice [1]
- Václav Baumann, pilot who fought during Battle of Britain
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