Pardubice gingerbread is a protected geographical indication by the European Union. Transport Pardubice main railway station is an important railway junction. Pardubice has direct railway connection with many cities, including Prague, Olomouc, Ostrava, and Žilina and Košice in Slovakia. Pardubice is served by Pardubice Airport, which is used as both military and civilian international airport. Education Pardubice is home to University of Pardubice. It was founded in 1950 as Chemical College and is mainly focused on fields historically associated with the city, such as the chemical industry and transportation. Sport The city was first represented in the top national football competition by SK Pardubice in the 1930s and 1940s. Later VCHZ Pardubice played in the top national league in the 1968–69 season. Nowadays the city is represented by FK Pardubice, which plays in the Czech First League. However, as of 2021/22, the team's stadium Pod Vinicí does not meet the criteria for holding first league matches. Women's team plays in the Czech Women's First League. The ice hockey club HC Dynamo Pardubice plays in the Czech Extraliga. The team plays its home games at Enteria arena. The basketball team is BK JIP Pardubice, playing in the National Basketball League. Pardubice is also represented in the Czech rink bandy league. Pardubice hosts two world-famous sporting events each year. The Great Pardubice Steeplechase was first held in 1874 and is one of the most famous horse races in Europe. The second event is the Golden Helmet of Pardubice, a motorcycle speedway competition held at the Svítkov Stadium. The Golden Helmet has been run since 1929 is one of the most prestigious individual titles in world speedway outside of the Speedway World Championship or a riders national championship. The Czech Open international chess and games festival has been held in Pardubice since 1990. The city was also known for the Czech Open in golf, but it was last held in 2011. Sights The landmark and symbol of Pardubice is the Green Gate as a remnant of the city's fortifications. It is a Renaissance gate with a façade decorated by a relief designed by Mikoláš Aleš, which depicts the Lords of Pardubice. Behind the gate is a high tower that serves as an lookout tower. In its interior there is also an exposition with the history and legends of the city. Pardubice Castle was built at the end of the 13th century and rebuilt