Luže (Chrudim District)

Luže is a town in Chrudim District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic.

The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

The Krounka Stream flows into the Novohradka in the southern part of the municipal territory.

The first indirect mention of Luže is from 1250, when an old settlement called Kamenicza joined with the newly established Luza.

In the 15th century, Luže slowly developed and benefited from the fact that it was not affected by the Hussite Wars much.

Despite an extensive reconstruction in the 19th century, some parts maintained the original Gothic style.

The building is now owned by the Jewish community of Prague and serves cultural purposes.

A large Jewish cemetery about 1 km north of Luže has tombs dating back to the 17th century.

Town hall on the town square
Košumberk Castle