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Nový Bydžov
Nový Bydžov (; ) is a town in Hradec Králové District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 7,200 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones, urban monument zone and the Vysočany part of Nový Bydžov is protected as a village monument zone. Administrative division Nový Bydžov consists of eight municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Nový Bydžov (5,581) *Chudonice (504) *Nová Skřeněř (62) *Skochovice (204) *Stará Skřeněř (129) *Vysočany (76) *Zábědov (325) *Žantov (16) Geography Nový Bydžov is located about west of Hradec Králové. It lies in a flat agricultural landscape of the East Elbe Table. The highest point is the hill Velký Borek at above sea level. The town is situated on the Cidlina River. History The first written mention of Nový Bydžov is from 1305, when it was a royal town of King Wenceslaus I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obec
(, ; plural ) is the Czech and Slovak word for a municipality (in the Czech Republic, in Slovakia and abroad). The literal meaning of the word is " commune" or " community". It is the smallest administrative unit that is governed by elected representatives. Cities and towns are also municipalities. Definition The legal definition (according to the Czech code of law with similar definition in the Slovak code of law) is: ''"The municipality is a basic territorial self-governing community of citizens; it forms a territorial unit, which is defined by the boundary of the municipality."'' Every municipality is composed of one or more cadastral areas. Every municipality is also composed of one or more municipal parts (), which are usually town quarters or villages. A municipality can have its own flag and coat of arms. Czech Republic Almost the entire area of the Czech Republic is divided into municipalities, with the only exception being military training areas. The smaller mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dowry Town
Dowry town () was a town that had been devoted by a List of Bohemian monarchs, Bohemian king to his wife – the queen consort. This was sometimes indicated by the name of the town, as in the case of Hradec Králové (''Castle of the Queen''), Dvůr Králové nad Labem (''Court of the Queen on the Elbe'') or Městec Králové (''Townlet of the Queen''). Other well-known Czech dowry towns are: Mělník, Chrudim, Jaroměř, Nový Bydžov, Polička, Trutnov and Vysoké Mýto. History All these towns had been bequeathed by Bohemian kings to their wives since the beginning of the 14th century. Most of them are located in eastern Bohemia. * Hradec Králové, Chrudim and Vysoké Mýto were given to Elizabeth Richeza of Poland, Elizabeth Richeza by Wenceslaus II of Bohemia, Wenceslaus II, later Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV donated them to Elizabeth of Bohemia (1292–1330), Elizabeth of Pomerania. * Other towns were donated later, the last one being Nový Bydžov in 1569. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Městec Králové
Městec Králové (; ) is a town in Nymburk District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,900 inhabitants. Administrative division Městec Králové consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Městec Králové (2,649) *Nový (59) *Vinice (86) Etymology The name means "small town of the King". The original name of the town was ''Královo Městce'', later it changed to ''Králův Městec'' and then to the current form. Geography Městec Králové is located about east of Nymburk and east of Prague. It lies in the Central Elbe Table. The highest point is a place called Kostelíček at above sea level. The stream Štítarský potok flows through the municipal territory. History Městec Králové was established as a walled town on the road from Hradec Králové to Prague in the 13th century. According to legends, Queen Kunigunde, the wife of King Wenceslaus I, was returning from Červený Hradec (tod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trutnov
Trutnov (; ) is a town in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 30,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone. Administrative division Trutnov consists of 21 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Dolní Předměstí (2,491) *Dolní Staré Město (566) *Horní Předměstí (3,936) *Horní Staré Město (7,312) *Kryblice (2,945) *Střední Předměstí (5,915) *Vnitřní Město (1,187) *Adamov (74) *Babí (124) *Bohuslavice (122) *Bojiště (288) *Lhota (155) *Libeč (303) *Nový Rokytník (53) *Oblanov (131) *Poříčí (1,946) *Starý Rokytník (375) *Střítež (98) *Studenec (84) *Volanov (546) *Voletiny (403) The urban core is formed by Dolní Předměstí, Dolní Staré Město, Horní Předměstí, Horní Staré Město, Kryblice, Střední Předměstí and Vnitřní Město. Etymology Both the German name ''Trautenau'' and the Czech name ''Trutnov'' are d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kolín
Kolín (; ) is a town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 33,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument reservations, urban monument reservation. Administrative division Kolín consists of ten municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Kolín I (1,484) *Kolín II (12,755) *Kolín III (3,552) *Kolín IV (5,218) *Kolín V (5,846) *Kolín VI (406) *Sendražice (1,641) *Šťáralka (81) *Štítary (787) *Zibohlavy (180) Etymology The name Kolín probably comes from the Old Czech verb ''koliti'', i.e. "to hammer poles", and is related to the location of Starý Kolín in the often flooded area at the confluence of the Klejnárka and Elbe rivers. The soil in the vicinity of the confluence was strengthened with the help of wooden poles. Geography Kolín is located about east of Prague. It lies in a fertile landscape of the Central Elbe Tabl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sadská
Sadská () is a town in Nymburk District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,300 inhabitants. Geography Sadská is located about southwest of Nymburk and east of Prague. It lies in the Central Elbe Table lowland within the Polabí region. The highest point is a hill in the centre of the town at above sea level. The Šembera River flows southeast of the town, and the Elbe forms short part of the northern municipal border. In the northern part of the territory is Sadská Lake, which was created by flooding a sand quarry. History The first written mention of Sadská is in the foundation document of the Břevnov Monastery from 993. A royal castle was built on a hill above the town to protect the country road. In 1118–1120, Duke Bořivoj II, Duke of Bohemia, Bořivoj II had built the Church of Apollinaris of Ravenna, Saint Apollinaris with a chapter. Until the mid-13th century, monarchs used to go to Sadská for entertainment and hunting. In 1262, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poděbrady
Poděbrady (; ) is a spa town in Nymburk District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 15,000 inhabitants. It lies on the Elbe River. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones, urban monument zone. Administrative division Poděbrady consists of nine municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Poděbrady I (331) *Poděbrady II (4,254) *Poděbrady III (6,855) *Poděbrady IV (50) *Poděbrady V (768) *Kluk (639) *Polabec (442) *Přední Lhota (347) *Velké Zboží (850) Etymology An ancient community and a small fortress originated near the Ford (crossing), ford. It is most likely that the position of this community is reflected in the present name of the town: = 'below the ford'. Geography Poděbrady is located about southeast of Nymburk and east of Prague. It lies in the Central Elbe Table lowland within the Polabí region. The Elbe River flows th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chlumec Nad Cidlinou
Chlumec nad Cidlinou (; ) is a town in Hradec Králové District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,600 inhabitants. Administrative division Chlumec nad Cidlinou consists of seven municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Chlumec nad Cidlinou I (733) *Chlumec nad Cidlinou II (221) *Chlumec nad Cidlinou III (1,171) *Chlumec nad Cidlinou IV (2,932) *Kladruby (207) *Lučice (172) *Pamětník (116) Etymology The town's name Chlumec is derived from the old Czech word ''chlum'', which meant a hill covered with forest. Geography Chlumec nad Cidlinou is located about west of Hradec Králové. It lies in a flat landscape of the East Elbe Table. The highest point is at above sea level. The town is situated at the confluence of the Cidlina and Bystřice (Cidlina), Bystřice rivers. There are several fishponds in the municipal territory, especially north of the town. The largest of them is Chlumecký. The nearest neighbourh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hořice
Hořice (; ) is a town in Jičín District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 8,500 inhabitants. Administrative division Hořice consists of seven municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Hořice (7,576) *Březovice (92) *Chlum (124) *Chvalina (63) *Doubrava (56) *Libonice (274) *Svatogothardská Lhota (0) Etymology The name is probably derived from the personal name Hora, meaning "the village of Hora's people", but it could be also derived from the old Czech diminutive form of (i.e. 'mountain'). Geography Hořice is located about southeast of Jičín and northwest of Hradec Králové. It lies on the border between a hilly landscape of the Jičín Uplands in the north, and a flat landscape of the East Elbe Table in the south. The highest point is at above sea level. History The first written mention of Hořice is from 1143 in the foundation deed of the Strahov Monastery. It was founded on a hill later named ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jičín
Jičín (; or ''Gitschin'') is a town in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 16,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument reservations, urban monument reservation. The town's history is connected with Albrecht von Wallenstein who had rebuilt the town, and many sights bear his name. Administrative division Jičín consists of 12 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Dvorce (33) *Holínské Předměstí (2,013) *Hubálov (68) *Moravčice (18) *Nové Město (4,659) *Popovice (405) *Pražské Předměstí (244) *Robousy (548) *Sedličky (216) *Soudná (209) *Staré Město (507) *Valdické Předměstí (6,984) Etymology The origin of the name Jičín is unknown, but according to the most probable hypotheses, it was derived from the German name of Queen Judith of Habsburg ''Guta'', or from ''Dičín'', derived from the Old Czech word ''d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nová Paka
Nová Paka (, ) is a town in Jičín District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 9,000 inhabitants. Administrative division Nová Paka consists of 13 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Nová Paka (6,672) *Heřmanice (356) *Kumburský Újezd (209) *Podlevín (171) *Přibyslav (68) *Pustá Proseč (15) *Radkyně (55) *Štikov (308) *Studénka (106) *Valdov (125) *Vlkov (64) *Vrchovina (355) *Zlámaniny (26) Etymology The name Paka appeared in its initial form as Paká. The meaning of the adjective ''paká'' is unclear. It probably meant 'opposite' (''opačná'' in modern Czech), and probably referred to its location on the shady slopes, away from the sun. Already from the 14th century, two settlements ( Stará Paka – 'old Paka' and Nová Paka – 'new Paka') were distinguished. Geography Nová Paka is located about northeast of Jičín and northwest of Hradec Králové. It lies in a hilly landscape of the Gia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jilemnice
Jilemnice (; ) is a town in Semily District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,400 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones, urban monument zone. Administrative division Jilemnice consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Jilemnice (4,526) *Hrabačov (704) *Javorek (17) Etymology The name was derived from the word ''jilm'' ('elm') and from the adjective ''jilemná'', related to some water course (meaning "water flowing between elms"). Geography Jilemnice is located about east of Semily and southeast of Liberec. It lies in a hilly landscape of the Giant Mountains Foothills. The highest points are the slopes of the Chmelnice hill at above sea level, and the peak of Bubeníkovy vrchy at . The Jizerka River flows through the northern part of the municipal territory. The Jilemka Stream flows through the town into the Jizerk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
