Lanškroun Town was founded in the 13th century and his name Landeskrone - "Provincial Crown" enhanced by the importance of seat on the boundary of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. It lies in the valley below Lanškrounská southernmost foothills of the Eagle Mountains at 49 ° 55 'north latitude and 16 ° 37' east longitude at an altitude of around 380 m Today Lanskroun with its 10 123 inhabitants rapidly growing modern city focused on the future. The city of electronics, machinery, paper industry and city schools, vibrant culture and modern sports facilities.