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Boskovice
Boskovice (German Boskowitz) is a town in the Czech Republic. The population of Boskovice is around 11 300 inhabitants.
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Location
The town is situated in the Drahanska Highlands , about 30-40 km to the north of Brno, the most important city of Moravia.
History
Boskovice was probably founded in the 11th century and in the 14th century, it became a town. It used to be one of the largest Jewish communities in Moravia.
Monuments
- Ruin of a 13th century Gothic castle
- St. Jacobīs church
- The Empire Chateau
- The Jewish cemetery of Boskovice which belongs to the largest ones in the Czech Republic, founded in the 17th century
- The Big Synagogue
Cultural activities
- Unijazz Praha - a festival held regularly every year in July
Reference
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