okres Svitavy district, Pardubice Region, Czechia

Places to visit near Polička

Polička is a town in okres Svitavy district, Pardubice Region, Czechia, home to about 9,129 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 16 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Centrum Bohuslava Martinů (1 km), Svojanov (18 km) and Navštívení Panny Marie (19 km).

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Polička, Pardubice Region
Polička, okres Svitavy district, Pardubice Region, Czechia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Polička at a glance

Location
okres Svitavy district, Pardubice Region, Czechia
Population
about 9,129
Coordinates
49.7146° N, 16.2654° E
Places within 50 km
41 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Polička

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Polička: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Polička, by type

Churches near Polička

100 churches within 100 km of Polička. The closest is Navštívení Panny Marie (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Polička

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Polička. The closest is Svojanov (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Polička

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Polička. The closest is Andrlův Chlum (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Andrlův Chlum · viewpoint · okres Ústí nad Orlicí · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Zuberský Vrch · viewpoint · okres Chrudim · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Chlum · viewpoint · okres Ústí nad Orlicí · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Litický Chlum · viewpoint · okres Ústí nad Orlicí · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Buková Hora · viewpoint · okres Ústí nad Orlicí · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Suchý Vrch · viewpoint · okres Ústí nad Orlicí · ~60 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Polička

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Polička. The closest is Přírodní Rezervace Králova Zahrada (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Polička

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Polička. The closest is V. N. Hamry (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Polička

14 museums within 100 km of Polička. The closest is Centrum Bohuslava Martinů (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Polička

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Polička
  2. 1 km Centrum Bohuslava Martinů · museum, okres Svitavy
  3. 22 km Rozeslání Svatých Apoštolů · church, okres Svitavy
  4. 21 km Navštívení Panny Marie · church, okres Svitavy
  5. 19 km Svojanov · heritage site, okres Svitavy
  6. 4 km Hradisko Kněževes · heritage site, okres Svitavy
  7. 21 km Back to Polička

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From travellers near Polička

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How to reach Polička

    All places near Polička by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Cimburk · fort · okres Svitavy · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Kostel Sv. Anny · church · okres Ústí nad Orlicí · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Nejsvětější Trojice · church · okres Blansko · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Žumberk · fort · okres Chrudim · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Zuberský Vrch · viewpoint · okres Chrudim · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Neulust · fort · okres Pardubice · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Kostel Sv. Víta · church · okres Ústí nad Orlicí · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Kaštanka · park · okres Chrudim · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Kostel Všech Svatých · church · okres Svitavy · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Chlum · viewpoint · okres Ústí nad Orlicí · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Svatá Barbora · church · okres Žďár nad Sázavou · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Žampach · fort · okres Ústí nad Orlicí · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Panna Maria · church · okres Chrudim · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Sv. Jan Nepomucký (Kaple) · church · okres Ústí nad Orlicí · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Letohrad · fort · okres Ústí nad Orlicí · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Svatá Rodina · church · okres Blansko · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Zámek Černá Hora · fort · okres Blansko · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Polička by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches16100Navštívení Panny Marie (19 km)
    Forts & heritage1572Svojanov (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints343Andrlův Chlum (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens323Přírodní Rezervace Králova Zahrada (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs117V. N. Hamry (31 km)
    Museums214Centrum Bohuslava Martinů (1 km)
    Parks112Kaštanka (45 km)
    Other attractions07Pp Vesecký Kopec (59 km)
    Caves03Kůlna Cave (60 km)
    Waterfalls01Wilczki Falls (84 km)
    Buddhist sites01Hradisko Monastery (91 km)
    Treks01[M] Černava - Nad Splavem (rozc.) (95 km)

    Polička: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Polička?

    Centrum Bohuslava Martinů (museum, about 1 km), Svojanov (heritage site, about 18 km), Navštívení Panny Marie (church, about 19 km), Hradisko Kněževes (heritage site, about 21 km), Rozeslání Svatých Apoštolů (church, about 22 km), Piaristický Kostel Nalezení Sv. Kříže (church, about 22 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Polička?

    41 places on Spotwander: 16 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest church to Polička?

    Navštívení Panny Marie, about 19 km by road; Rozeslání Svatých Apoštolů (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Polička?

    Svojanov, about 18 km by road; Hradisko Kněževes (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Polička?

    Andrlův Chlum, about 35 km by road; Zuberský Vrch (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Polička?

    Start in Polička, visit Centrum Bohuslava Martinů, then Rozeslání Svatých Apoštolů, then Navštívení Panny Marie, then Svojanov, then Hradisko Kněževes, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Polička?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Polička

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Polička’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Polička on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.