the composer Bohuslav Martinů, the most notable person born in Polička, was born. It is open to the public. The Church of Saint Michael was built before 1580. It is a Renaissance cemetery church with Gothic elements. Notable people Jewish pedigrees of Pol(l)itz(er), Pul(l)itz(er), etc. Arne Novák (1880–1939), literary historian and critic; died here Josef Šebestián Daubek (1842–1922), Czech-Austrian politician and entrepreneur Bohuslav Martinů (1890–1959), classical composer Martin Doktor (born 1974), sprint canoeist, Olympic champion Kamila Vokoun Hájková (born 1987), ice dancer Twin towns – sister cities Polička is twinned with: Ebes, Hungary Hohenems, Austria Westerveld, Netherlands Gallery References External links Czech Radio article on Polička (in English) Cities and towns in the Czech Republic Populated places in Svitavy District Shtetls Populated places established in the 13th century 1265 establishments in Europe