Tourist information center, Hradec Kralove, Czech republic
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Dáin & Olík
N 50° 12.546 E 015° 49.884
33U E 559324 N 5562210
Tourist infomation center located in the house next to Old town hall.
Waymark Code: WM8D50
Location: Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 03/15/2010
Views: 155
The original name of one of the oldest settlements in the Czech Republic was Hradec (the Castle); Králové (of the queen) was affixed when it became one of the dowry towns of Elisabeth Richeza of Poland (1286–1335), who lived here for thirty years after having been the second wife of two Bohemian Kings, Wenceslaus II and then Rudolph I of Habsburg. In Latin, the Castle of the Queen was called Grecz Reginae, the original German Königingrätz was shortened to Königgrätz by 1800. It remained a dower town till 1620.
Hradec Králové was the first of the towns to declare for the national cause during the Hussite Wars. After the Battle of White Mountain (1620) a large part of the Protestant population left the place. In 1639 the town was occupied for eight months by the Swedes. Several churches and convents were pulled down to make way for the fortifications erected under Joseph II. The fortress was finally dismantled in 1884. The Battle of Königgrätz, the decisive battle of the Austro-Prussian War took place, on July 3, 1866 near Hradec Králové. This event is commemorated in the famous Königgrätzer Marsch.
The city is situated in the centre of a very fertile region called the Golden Road on the confluence of Elbe and Orlice and contains many buildings of historical and architectural interest. The cathedral was founded in 1303 by Elizabeth, and the church of St. John, built in 1710, stands on the ruins of the old castle. During 1920s and 1930s the city grew rapidly and due to many buildings of modern architecture Hradec Králové became known as the Salon of the Republic. This was a nickname given to it by citizens who were spellbound by the unique architecture of Josef Gocár.
(www.wikipedia.cz)
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Any kind of classical tourist infomations you can find in center:
tourist atractions
accomodation information
transport information
sport, cultural events
etc...
Hours of Operation:
oct-may: mon - fri 8:00-12:00 12:30-16:30
june - september: mon - fri 8:00-12:00 12:30-16:30
weekends 9:00-12:00 12:30-15:00
Public Washrooms: No Washroom Facilities Available
Snacks/Drinks at the facility: No - Look elsewhere
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