Villages of Lipnice, Verdek, Zboží, Žireč and Žirecká Podstráň are administrative parts of Dvůr Králové nad Labem.
Etymology
The town's name means "Queen consort's court on the Elbe". It refers to its history, when it was owned by Bohemian queens, and geographical location. It was originally named Dvůr; the name appeared as Curia in Latin in 1270, as Hof in German in 1318, and then as Dwuor in Old Czech in 1421.[2]
Geography
Dvůr Králové nad Labem is located about 16 km (10 mi) southwest of Trutnov and 24 km (15 mi) north of Hradec Králové. It lies mostly in the eastern tip of the Jičín Uplands, the northern part of the municipal territory extends into the Giant Mountains Foothills. The highest point is the hill Záleský vrch at 459 metres (1,506 ft) above sea level. The town is situated on both banks of the Elbe River, in the river valley.
History
The first written mention of Dvůr Králové nad Labem is from 1270. A settlement with a small church was founded as guard point on a military trail to Silesia probably in the second half of the 12th century. The settlement began to expand with colonization of mostly German people. It is unknown when it was promoted to a town and became a property of the king.[2]
In the 14th century, the town was fortified. In 1392, King Wenceslaus IV signed the town over to his wife, Queen Sophia of Bavaria. Since then, it was a dowry town and called Dvůr Králové. In 1421, the town surrendered without a fight to the moderate wing of the Hussites. In 1436, it became again a dowry town managed by Queen Barbara of Cilli.[2]
During the Thirty Years' War, Dvůr Králové was repeatedly looted and damaged, and experienced decline. It was also marked by War of the Austrian Succession, Seven Years' War and Austro-Prussian War. The town however recovered thanks to textile crafts (weaving and dyeing), and became regional centre of trade and crafts. The industry further developed after the railway was built in 1858, the road network was improved, and the Elbe became navigable. In the 1880s, the first textile factories were established.[2]
After the World War II, the German inhabitants were expelled.[2]
Manuscript affair
On 16 September 1817 Václav Hanka allegedly discovered a manuscript appearing to be from the 13th century in the tower of a local church. The Manuscript of Dvůr Kralové, probably in fact created by Hanka, was intended to help Czech patriots in the struggle against German culture. Although it has been proved to be most likely a counterfeit, it became an important part of the country's history.[2]
The largest employer based in Dvůr Králové nad Labem is JUTA a. s. The company was founded here in 1946 as jute and hemp processor and followed up on tradition of textile industry. Today it focuses on technical fabrics and synthetic products.[6]
Sights
Church of Saint John the Baptist
Old Town Hall
The town is known for Safari Park Dvůr Králové with its African safari theme. Visitors may admire over 2,300 animals of 500 species of mostly African hoofstock. It has a reputation of one of the most successful breeders of many endangered species.
Notable is the Church of Saint John the Baptist, which is a national monument. it was built in the Gothic style on the site of the original Romanesque church. The tower was added in 1644 and its present appearance is from the reconstructions in the 1890s.[7]
The historic core is formed by T. G. Masaryka Square. Its main landmark is the Renaissance Old Town Hall. It was built in 1833, after the original building from 1572 burned down in 1790. It has arcades and decorative façade. Other sights of the square include Art Nouveau savings bank from 1909–1910, Baroque marian column from 1754, and a fountain from 1857.[8]
In the town part of Žireč there is an old residence of the Jesuits.
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Dvur Kralove nad Labem Czech pronunciation ˈdvuːr ˈkraːlovɛː ˈnad labɛm German Koniginhof an der Elbe is a town in Trutnov District in the Hradec Kralove Region of the Czech Republic It has about 15 000 inhabitants It lies in the Elbe river valley Dvur Kralove nad Labem is known for the Safari Park Dvur Kralove one of the largest zoos in the country The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone Dvur Kralove nad LabemTownAerial viewFlagCoat of armsDvur Kralove nad LabemLocation in the Czech RepublicCoordinates 50 25 59 N 15 48 44 E 50 43306 N 15 81222 E 50 43306 15 81222 Coordinates 50 25 59 N 15 48 44 E 50 43306 N 15 81222 E 50 43306 15 81222Country Czech RepublicRegionHradec KraloveDistrictTrutnovFirst mentioned1270Government MayorJan Jarolim ANO Area Total35 84 km2 13 84 sq mi Elevation298 m 978 ft Population 2022 01 01 1 Total15 170 Density420 km2 1 100 sq mi Time zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Postal code544 01Websitewww wbr mudk wbr cz Contents 1 Administrative parts 2 Etymology 3 Geography 4 History 4 1 Manuscript affair 5 Demographics 6 Economy 7 Sights 8 Notable people 9 Twin towns sister cities 10 References 11 External linksAdministrative parts Edit T G Masaryka Square Villages of Lipnice Verdek Zbozi Zirec and Zirecka Podstran are administrative parts of Dvur Kralove nad Labem Etymology EditThe town s name means Queen consort s court on the Elbe It refers to its history when it was owned by Bohemian queens and geographical location It was originally named Dvur the name appeared as Curia in Latin in 1270 as Hof in German in 1318 and then as Dwuor in Old Czech in 1421 2 Geography EditDvur Kralove nad Labem is located about 16 km 10 mi southwest of Trutnov and 24 km 15 mi north of Hradec Kralove It lies mostly in the eastern tip of the Jicin Uplands the northern part of the municipal territory extends into the Giant Mountains Foothills The highest point is the hill Zalesky vrch at 459 metres 1 506 ft above sea level The town is situated on both banks of the Elbe River in the river valley History EditThe first written mention of Dvur Kralove nad Labem is from 1270 A settlement with a small church was founded as guard point on a military trail to Silesia probably in the second half of the 12th century The settlement began to expand with colonization of mostly German people It is unknown when it was promoted to a town and became a property of the king 2 In the 14th century the town was fortified In 1392 King Wenceslaus IV signed the town over to his wife Queen Sophia of Bavaria Since then it was a dowry town and called Dvur Kralove In 1421 the town surrendered without a fight to the moderate wing of the Hussites In 1436 it became again a dowry town managed by Queen Barbara of Cilli 2 During the Thirty Years War Dvur Kralove was repeatedly looted and damaged and experienced decline It was also marked by War of the Austrian Succession Seven Years War and Austro Prussian War The town however recovered thanks to textile crafts weaving and dyeing and became regional centre of trade and crafts The industry further developed after the railway was built in 1858 the road network was improved and the Elbe became navigable In the 1880s the first textile factories were established 2 Until 1918 the town was part of the Austrian monarchy Austria side after the compromise of 1867 head of the Konigshof an der Elbe Dvur Kralove nad Labem District one of the 94 Bezirkshauptmannschaften in Bohemia 3 After the World War II the German inhabitants were expelled 2 Manuscript affair Edit On 16 September 1817 Vaclav Hanka allegedly discovered a manuscript appearing to be from the 13th century in the tower of a local church The Manuscript of Dvur Kralove probably in fact created by Hanka was intended to help Czech patriots in the struggle against German culture Although it has been proved to be most likely a counterfeit it became an important part of the country s history 2 Demographics EditHistorical populationYearPop 18698 365 18808 902 6 4 189010 898 22 4 190013 201 21 1 191017 766 34 6 YearPop 192115 615 12 1 193018 839 20 6 195016 083 14 6 196116 904 5 1 197016 828 0 4 YearPop 198017 911 6 4 199116 976 5 2 200116 381 3 5 201115 754 3 8 202114 950 5 1 Source Censuses 4 5 Economy EditThe largest employer based in Dvur Kralove nad Labem is JUTA a s The company was founded here in 1946 as jute and hemp processor and followed up on tradition of textile industry Today it focuses on technical fabrics and synthetic products 6 Sights Edit Church of Saint John the Baptist Old Town Hall The town is known for Safari Park Dvur Kralove with its African safari theme Visitors may admire over 2 300 animals of 500 species of mostly African hoofstock It has a reputation of one of the most successful breeders of many endangered species Notable is the Church of Saint John the Baptist which is a national monument it was built in the Gothic style on the site of the original Romanesque church The tower was added in 1644 and its present appearance is from the reconstructions in the 1890s 7 The historic core is formed by T G Masaryka Square Its main landmark is the Renaissance Old Town Hall It was built in 1833 after the original building from 1572 burned down in 1790 It has arcades and decorative facade Other sights of the square include Art Nouveau savings bank from 1909 1910 Baroque marian column from 1754 and a fountain from 1857 8 In the town part of Zirec there is an old residence of the Jesuits Notable people EditSee also Category People from Dvur Kralove nad Labem Ferdinand Albin Pax 1858 1942 botanist acted in Germany Otto Gutfreund 1889 1927 Jewish sculptor Karl Freund 1890 1969 Jewish cameraman of the silent film era Rudolf Antonin Dvorsky 1899 1966 musician songwriter Jan Zdenek Bartos 1908 1981 composer Ladislav Lubina 1967 2021 ice hockey player and coach Martin Sonka born 1978 aerobatics and fighter pilot Gabriela Martinovova born 1981 alpine skier Karolina Grohova born 1990 cross country skier Josef Kral born 1990 racing driverTwin towns sister cities EditSee also List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic Dvur Kralove nad Labem is twinned with 9 Kamienna Gora Poland Piegaro Italy Verneuil en Halatte FranceReferences Edit Population of Municipalities 1 January 2022 Czech Statistical Office 29 April 2022 a b c d e f History of the town Town Information Centre Dvur Kralove nad Labem Retrieved 22 September 2021 Die postalischen Abstempelungen auf den osterreichischen Postwertzeichen Ausgaben 1867 1883 und 1890 Wilhelm Klein 1967 Historicky lexikon obci Ceske republiky 1869 2011 Okres Trutnov in Czech Czech Statistical Office 21 December 2015 pp 3 4 Population Census 2021 Population by sex Public Database Czech Statistical Office 27 March 2021 O spolecnosti in Czech JUTA a s Retrieved 22 September 2021 Church of St John the Baptist Town Information Centre Dvur Kralove nad Labem Retrieved 22 September 2021 Town Circuit Town Information Centre Dvur Kralove nad Labem Retrieved 22 September 2021 Partnerska mesta in Czech Mesto Dvur Kralove nad Labem Retrieved 22 September 2021 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dvur Kralove nad Labem Wikisource has several original texts related to Dvur Kralove nad Labem Official website Official tourist portal Safari Park Dvur Kralove Regional news Koniginhof Encyclopaedia Britannica 11th ed 1911 Virtual show Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dvur Kralove nad Labem amp oldid 1114017927, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
