Nový Bor

Nový Bor (Czech pronunciation: [ˈnoviː ˈbor]; German: Haida) is a town in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 12,000 inhabitants. There is developed production of glass artifacts, small precision motors and, increasingly, tourism. The town is placed between Lusatian Mountains (Lužické hory) and Central Bohemian Uplands (České středohoří). First written document mentions this place in 1471 as village Arnsdorff (Arnultovice). During 17th and 18th century this place slowly grew into small town. In 1757 it got elevated into status of city, which was called Haida. In 1783 engineer Emanuel Kleinwächter had created plan for the new city with lots of gardens and city green. Since end of 18th century Nový Bor became known for...