Nová Paka

Coordinates: 50°29′23″N 15°30′49″E / 50.48972°N 15.51361°E / 50.48972; 15.51361

Nová Paka
Town
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Hradec Králové
District	Jičín
Commune	Nová Paka
Elevation	427 m (1,401 ft)
Coordinates	50°29′23″N 15°30′49″E / 50.48972°N 15.51361°E / 50.48972; 15.51361
Area	28.68 km2 (11.07 sq mi)
Population	9,383 (2006-07-03)
Density	327 / km2 (847 / sq mi)
First mentioned	1357
Mayor	Rudolf Cogan
Timezone	CET (UTC+1)
- summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	509 01
Location in the Czech Republic
Wikimedia Commons: Nová Paka
Statistics: statnisprava.cz
Website: www.munovapaka.cz

Nová Paka (Czech pronunciation: [ˈnovaː ˈpaka], German: Neupaka) is a town in the Czech Republic.

History

The Town was first mentioned in 1357 with regards to the installation of new vicar to the Saint Nicholas Church. During these times the Town was called Mladá Paka (Young Paka). In 1563 big part of Town was destroyed by fire. In 1586 the plague killed approximately the half of the citizens. Another 450 people died of plague in 1625. In 1643 during the Thirty Years' War the town was pillaged by Swedish army. The fire in 1666 destroyed the building on the square. Minim monastery was established in the second half of the 17th century. After the religious reform of Joseph II the monastery was closed.

Notable places

• Minim monastery built in 1709-1732, including the church that makes the viewpoint of the town
• Saint Nicholas Church – first mentioned in 1357, rebuilt in 1872
• Marian Holy Trinity column from 1716
• Fountain on the main square from 1814
• Wooden Greek Catholic church transferred in 1930 from Carpathian Ruthenia
• The Nová Paka Brewery

External links

• Municipal website