Moravian town of Skuteč, world-famous for its shoe factories and enterprises for extraction and processing of local granite, interest is not primarily for its handicraft traditions, although they thoroughly demonstrated to all visitors, for example, in the local "Museum of shoes," but also architectural monuments stories. In Skuteč born and raised many famous people, including composers, sculptors, scientists. For example, each local resident tells that his city is native to VY Tomášek - famous author and teacher of piano works.

At the site of the present city, on the assurances of archaeologists had several Stone Age settlements. Scientists still are in the vicinity of ancient tools and ornaments.

The first mention of the village Skuteč in 1289. In those days it was a small village whose inhabitants were engaged in various crafts. Since Skuteč was founded near the trade route, then immediately began to stop travelers, which means that the village has become rich. City status was granted Skuteč in the early XIV century.

The Thirty Years War was a real shock to the locals. Their houses were burned a few times, had to rebuild all over again. The last major fire, which affected a quarter occurred in Skuteč in 1867.

The main attraction of the city is the City Museum, which opened in the home of the composer V. Novák. In the mansion, where he was born VY Tomasek, opened a permanent exhibition dedicated to his life and work.

Daily services are held in the main church Skuteč - the church of Our Lady of the Assumption, built in the Gothic style. Inspect the church during worship possible.