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The theater of Varnsdorf is a place of
theater, concert and show performances for the large environs
of the city. The theater is also an exhibition center.
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The pond on the outskirts of the city with
a neighbouring car-camp is a favourite place for bathing as
wel as for fishing.
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The sport facility in the center of the
city offers its services to people of all ages-a covered hall
with a gymnasium, athletic stadium, swimming pool and sauna.
Besides this facility there is also a football field, tennis
courts, fitcenter and a winter sports stadium in the city.
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The
first written record of Varnsdorf dates back to 1352. It
always belonged to the Tolstejn property. In 1681 Varnsdorf
was bought by the Lichtensteins who promote the creation of
new villages. After the uniting of the villages in 1849
Varnsdorf became the biggest village in the Austrian Empire
with 13 000 inhabitants. Since the beginning the weaving
industry develops in the village, later Varnsdorf became known
thanks to velveteen produciton. In 1868 the village is
promoted to the status of a city. Nowadays Varnsdorf belongs
to the most important industrial centers in the north of
Bohemia.
