Guidebook
Sightseeing
A dominant feature over the Elbe river in East Bohemia - this heavily fortified castle of the late 15th century, was built on a hill of volcanic origin in a unique natural location
State Castle Kunětická hora
A dominant feature over the Elbe river in East Bohemia - this heavily fortified castle of the late 15th century, was built on a hill of volcanic origin in a unique natural location
Hrádek u Nechanic is one of the most prominent buildings of the Romantic period in the Czech Republic and is a National Cultural Monument.
Hrádek u Nechanic
ZámekHrádek u Nechanic is one of the most prominent buildings of the Romantic period in the Czech Republic and is a National Cultural Monument.
Nature
You won’t see this anywhere else
The largest rock labyrinth in the Czech Republic, The Gothic Gate, The Great Waterfall and The Lovers. You will find all this and much more on the way through our rock trails.
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Adršpach kayalıkları
You won’t see this anywhere else
The largest rock labyrinth in the Czech Republic, The Gothic Gate, The Great Waterfall and The Lovers. You will find all this and much more on the way through our rock trails.
Mountain Snezka - tallest mountain in Czech, you can get up there in a cablecabin. This is little bit further so it would be a day trip.
Pec pod Sněžkou
Mountain Snezka - tallest mountain in Czech, you can get up there in a cablecabin. This is little bit further so it would be a day trip.
Deštné (Rainy) - the largest and the most popular recreation centre of Orlické hory (650m) spread out along the Bělá (Alba) and Deštenský creek, first mentioned in 1362 as woodmen's colony belonging to Svaté Pole (God's Acre).
Deštné v Orlických horách
Deštné (Rainy) - the largest and the most popular recreation centre of Orlické hory (650m) spread out along the Bělá (Alba) and Deštenský creek, first mentioned in 1362 as woodmen's colony belonging to Svaté Pole (God's Acre).
City/town information
The historic city centre is located around the Velké Square, where all the most valuable historic buildings are located. The face of the modern city dates from the end of the 19th and the first half of the 20th century, when many monumental representative buildings in the Art Nouveau and Functionalism styles were built here.[5]
The main landmark of Hradec Králové and the most important monument is the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. The Church of the Holy Spirit was founded by Elizabeth Richeza in 1307, the two massive towers were added in 1360. It was promoted to a cathedral by Pope Alexander VII in 1664. It is the only Gothic church, which survived the construction of the fortress in the 18th century.[16]
The second landmark and the tallest building in the city with 72 metres (236 ft) is the White Tower. The originally Renaissance bell tower was built in 1574–1580 and completed in 1589. It includes the third biggest bell in Bohemia. Today the tower serves as a lookout tower and space for exhibitions.[4][17]
The Church of Saint John of Nepomuk was built on the site of the former castle in 1710–1729. The interior contains valuable paintings from 1887, created in the Beuron Art School style.[18]
The Museum of Eastern Bohemia in Hradec Králové was founded in 1880. The large museum building was designed by architect Jan Kotěra and built in 1909–1912. The museum has approximately 3,000,000 items in archeological, scientific and historical collections.[19] One of the most valuable exhibits is the oldest surviving collections of Czech Renaissance polyphony, the Codex Speciálník manuscript.[20]
Culture
The Klicpera's Theatre is one of the best regional drama theatres in the country. The puppet Drak Theatre is a world-class artistic institution.[3]
The REGIONS International Theatre Festival Hradec Králové is an annual cultural event held in the city. It is one of the largest theatrical showcases in the country.[11] It was founded in 1995 by the Klicpera Theatre.[12]
Jazz Goes to Town is an international jazz festival, which has been held in Hradec Králové every October since 1995.[13] Since 2003 the city hosts Hip Hop Kemp. It is the biggest hip hop festival in Central and Eastern Europe.[14] Since 2007 the city hosts Rock for People, the biggest rock festival and one of the largest open-air music festivals in the Czech Republic.
The city is home to one of the Czech Republic's leading orchestras, the Hradec Králové Philharmonic Orchestra. It was established in 1978
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Hradec Kralove
The historic city centre is located around the Velké Square, where all the most valuable historic buildings are located. The face of the modern city dates from the end of the 19th and the first half of the 20th century, when many monumental representative buildings in the Art Nouveau and Functionalism styles were built here.[5]
The main landmark of Hradec Králové and the most important monument is the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. The Church of the Holy Spirit was founded by Elizabeth Richeza in 1307, the two massive towers were added in 1360. It was promoted to a cathedral by Pope Alexander VII in 1664. It is the only Gothic church, which survived the construction of the fortress in the 18th century.[16]
The second landmark and the tallest building in the city with 72 metres (236 ft) is the White Tower. The originally Renaissance bell tower was built in 1574–1580 and completed in 1589. It includes the third biggest bell in Bohemia. Today the tower serves as a lookout tower and space for exhibitions.[4][17]
The Church of Saint John of Nepomuk was built on the site of the former castle in 1710–1729. The interior contains valuable paintings from 1887, created in the Beuron Art School style.[18]
The Museum of Eastern Bohemia in Hradec Králové was founded in 1880. The large museum building was designed by architect Jan Kotěra and built in 1909–1912. The museum has approximately 3,000,000 items in archeological, scientific and historical collections.[19] One of the most valuable exhibits is the oldest surviving collections of Czech Renaissance polyphony, the Codex Speciálník manuscript.[20]
Culture
The Klicpera's Theatre is one of the best regional drama theatres in the country. The puppet Drak Theatre is a world-class artistic institution.[3]
The REGIONS International Theatre Festival Hradec Králové is an annual cultural event held in the city. It is one of the largest theatrical showcases in the country.[11] It was founded in 1995 by the Klicpera Theatre.[12]
Jazz Goes to Town is an international jazz festival, which has been held in Hradec Králové every October since 1995.[13] Since 2003 the city hosts Hip Hop Kemp. It is the biggest hip hop festival in Central and Eastern Europe.[14] Since 2007 the city hosts Rock for People, the biggest rock festival and one of the largest open-air music festivals in the Czech Republic.
The city is home to one of the Czech Republic's leading orchestras, the Hradec Králové Philharmonic Orchestra. It was established in 1978
Neighbourhoods
'U Hušku' is the local pub - they make their own beer and offer delicious food.
Opening hours:
Mon - Fri 1pm - 8pm
Sat - 11am - 8pm
Sun - 11am - 6pm
Běleč nad Orlicí
'U Hušku' is the local pub - they make their own beer and offer delicious food.
Opening hours:
Mon - Fri 1pm - 8pm
Sat - 11am - 8pm
Sun - 11am - 6pm
You can either take a walk or cycle through the large near by woods. There are many amazing routes to some lakes, play areas for kids and bistros with refreshments.
'U Vlka' (By the Wolf) Bistro - this is where you can stop for refreshments (whether its a beer or an icecream)
'Hradiště' playground - this is a playground made out of wood for kids
'Vyskyt' - one of natural lakes (not for swimming)
Hradec Králové Region
You can either take a walk or cycle through the large near by woods. There are many amazing routes to some lakes, play areas for kids and bistros with refreshments.
'U Vlka' (By the Wolf) Bistro - this is where you can stop for refreshments (whether its a beer or an icecream)
'Hradiště' playground - this is a playground made out of wood for kids
'Vyskyt' - one of natural lakes (not for swimming)
The Tree Top Trail is located in the heart of the majestic forests of the Krkonoše National Park. We will show you what makes the Krkonoše nature unique. Together with us, you will get to know the local forests from the roots to the tree tops. You will become a part of forest life and meet a number of animals and plants that you will not find anywhere else. The trail with a total length of over 1500 m will take you through a diverse forest, where you will find many surprises and new things to learn. Your breath will be taken away by the view from the 45 m high tower, thanks to which you will find the giant trees, some of which are over 150 years old, right at your fingertips.
You will also visit a unique learning center, located in the underground of the wooden observation tower, and consists of an intricate tree root system. If you prefer self-study, you can use a large number of information boards that you can study undisturbed at the three stops located on the horizontal walkway. For groups, we also offer a guide – an employee of the Krkonoše National Park.
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Janské Lázně
The Tree Top Trail is located in the heart of the majestic forests of the Krkonoše National Park. We will show you what makes the Krkonoše nature unique. Together with us, you will get to know the local forests from the roots to the tree tops. You will become a part of forest life and meet a number of animals and plants that you will not find anywhere else. The trail with a total length of over 1500 m will take you through a diverse forest, where you will find many surprises and new things to learn. Your breath will be taken away by the view from the 45 m high tower, thanks to which you will find the giant trees, some of which are over 150 years old, right at your fingertips.
You will also visit a unique learning center, located in the underground of the wooden observation tower, and consists of an intricate tree root system. If you prefer self-study, you can use a large number of information boards that you can study undisturbed at the three stops located on the horizontal walkway. For groups, we also offer a guide – an employee of the Krkonoše National Park.