Rychnov nad Kněžnou (Czech pronunciation: [ˈrɪxnof ˈnat kɲɛʒnou]; German: Reichenau an der Knieschna) is a town in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.
Villages of Dlouhá Ves, Jámy, Lipovka, Litohrady, Lokot, Panská Habrová and Roveň are administrative parts of Rychnov nad Kněžnou.
Geography
Rychnov nad Kněžnou is located about 31 kilometres (19 mi) east of Hradec Králové. The western part of the municipal territory lies in the Orlice Table and includes most of the built-up area. The eastern part lies in the Podorlická Uplands and includes the highest point of Rychnov nad Kněžnou at 458 metres (1,503 ft).
The town is situated on the Kněžna River. The streams Liberský and Javornický joins Kněžna in the municipal territory. Near the town there is the Les Včelný Nature Park.
History
The first written mention of Rychnov nad Kněžnou is from 1 February 1258 in a deed of Ottokar II of Bohemia, where Heřman of Rychnov was mentioned. In 1561, Rychnov was promoted to a royal town by Ferdinand I. The town hall in Rychnov was first documented in 1596.[2]
In 1640, the Rychnov estate was bought by the Kolowrat family. During the Thirty Years' War, the town was badly damaged. In 1676, František Karel I Kolowrat had a new castle built here. The castle was gradually expanded by other family members.[3]
Until 1918, the town was part of the Austrian monarchy, and head of the Reichenau District, one of the 94 Bezirkshauptmannschaften in Bohemia.[4]
In 1950, several municipalities were joined to Rychnov nad Kněžnou. On 1 January 1990, four parts of Rychnov nad Kněžnou became three separate municipalities (Jahodov, Lukavice and Synkov-Slemeno).[2]
Rychnov nad Kněžnou is known for the Baroque Kolowrat's castle. It contains rich collection of arts and books, and it includes the Museum and Gallery of Orlické Mountains and a castle park. The church next to the castle is Church of the Holy Trinity, which is known for the third largest bell in the country. The church is used for religious and cultural purposes.[7]
The historic town centre is formed by Staré Square. It comprises preserved burgher houses and Neoclassical former town hall from 1802–1804, which serves today as a tourist information centre. Near the square there is the Church of Saint Gall. It was built in the late 13th century and repaired in pseudo-Gothic style in 1893. The bell tower was built in 1870–1871 in pseudo-Romanesque style.[8]
The former synagogue contains Memorial of Karel Poláček, the most notable local native, and a Jewish museum.[7]
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^"Historie" (in Czech). Rychnov nad Kněžnou Castle. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
^Die postalischen Abstempelungen auf den österreichischen Postwertzeichen-Ausgaben 1867, 1883 und 1890, Wilhelm Klein, 1967
^"Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Rychnov nad Kněžnou" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 13–14.
^"Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
^ ab"Informace o městě" (in Czech). Město Rychnov nad Kněžnou. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
^"Rychnov nad Kněžnou, kostel sv. Havla" (in Czech). Noc kostelů. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
^"Miasta partnerskie" (in Polish). Kłodzko. Retrieved 2020-08-29.
External links
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Official website(in Czech)
February 05, 2023
rychnov, kněžnou, czech, pronunciation, ˈrɪxnof, ˈnat, kɲɛʒnou, german, reichenau, knieschna, town, hradec, králové, region, czech, republic, about, inhabitants, town, centre, well, preserved, protected, urban, monument, zone, townaerial, viewflagcoat, armsloc. Rychnov nad Kneznou Czech pronunciation ˈrɪxnof ˈnat kɲɛʒnou German Reichenau an der Knieschna is a town in the Hradec Kralove Region of the Czech Republic It has about 11 000 inhabitants The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone Rychnov nad KneznouTownAerial viewFlagCoat of armsRychnov nad KneznouLocation in the Czech RepublicCoordinates 50 9 47 N 16 16 28 E 50 16306 N 16 27444 E 50 16306 16 27444 Coordinates 50 9 47 N 16 16 28 E 50 16306 N 16 27444 E 50 16306 16 27444Country Czech RepublicRegionHradec KraloveDistrictRychnov nad KneznouFirst mentioned1258Government MayorJan Skorepa ODS Area Total34 99 km2 13 51 sq mi Elevation320 m 1 050 ft Population 2022 01 01 1 Total10 717 Density310 km2 790 sq mi Time zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Postal code516 01Websitewww wbr rychnov city wbr cz Contents 1 Administrative parts 2 Geography 3 History 4 Demographics 5 Sights 6 Notable people 7 Twin towns sister cities 8 References 9 External linksAdministrative parts Edit Stare Square with the former town hall Rychnov nad Kneznou Castle Villages of Dlouha Ves Jamy Lipovka Litohrady Lokot Panska Habrova and Roven are administrative parts of Rychnov nad Kneznou Geography EditRychnov nad Kneznou is located about 31 kilometres 19 mi east of Hradec Kralove The western part of the municipal territory lies in the Orlice Table and includes most of the built up area The eastern part lies in the Podorlicka Uplands and includes the highest point of Rychnov nad Kneznou at 458 metres 1 503 ft The town is situated on the Knezna River The streams Libersky and Javornicky joins Knezna in the municipal territory Near the town there is the Les Vcelny Nature Park History EditThe first written mention of Rychnov nad Kneznou is from 1 February 1258 in a deed of Ottokar II of Bohemia where Herman of Rychnov was mentioned In 1561 Rychnov was promoted to a royal town by Ferdinand I The town hall in Rychnov was first documented in 1596 2 In 1640 the Rychnov estate was bought by the Kolowrat family During the Thirty Years War the town was badly damaged In 1676 Frantisek Karel I Kolowrat had a new castle built here The castle was gradually expanded by other family members 3 Until 1918 the town was part of the Austrian monarchy and head of the Reichenau District one of the 94 Bezirkshauptmannschaften in Bohemia 4 In 1950 several municipalities were joined to Rychnov nad Kneznou On 1 January 1990 four parts of Rychnov nad Kneznou became three separate municipalities Jahodov Lukavice and Synkov Slemeno 2 Demographics EditHistorical populationYearPop 18696 548 18806 493 0 8 18906 449 0 7 19006 882 6 7 19106 936 0 8 YearPop 19216 365 8 2 19306 425 0 9 19507 207 12 2 19617 248 0 6 19707 936 9 5 YearPop 198010 069 26 9 199111 552 14 7 200111 736 1 6 201111 241 4 2 202110 588 5 8 Source Censuses 5 6 Sights Edit Former synagogue Rychnov nad Kneznou is known for the Baroque Kolowrat s castle It contains rich collection of arts and books and it includes the Museum and Gallery of Orlicke Mountains and a castle park The church next to the castle is Church of the Holy Trinity which is known for the third largest bell in the country The church is used for religious and cultural purposes 7 The historic town centre is formed by Stare Square It comprises preserved burgher houses and Neoclassical former town hall from 1802 1804 which serves today as a tourist information centre Near the square there is the Church of Saint Gall It was built in the late 13th century and repaired in pseudo Gothic style in 1893 The bell tower was built in 1870 1871 in pseudo Romanesque style 8 The former synagogue contains Memorial of Karel Polacek the most notable local native and a Jewish museum 7 Notable people EditJan Antonin Vocasek 1706 1757 painter Karel Polacek 1892 1945 writer and humourist Jaroslav Weigel 1931 2019 painter actor and writer Remigius Machura born 1960 shot putter Petr Stancik born 1968 writer and poet Dan Vavra born 1975 video game writer director and designerTwin towns sister cities EditSee also List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic Rychnov nad Kneznou is twinned with 9 Klodzko PolandReferences Edit Population of Municipalities 1 January 2022 Czech Statistical Office 2022 04 29 a b Historie mesta Rychnova nad Kneznou in Czech Mesto Rychnov nad Kneznou Retrieved 2021 09 18 Historie in Czech Rychnov nad Kneznou Castle Retrieved 2022 09 01 Die postalischen Abstempelungen auf den osterreichischen Postwertzeichen Ausgaben 1867 1883 und 1890 Wilhelm Klein 1967 Historicky lexikon obci Ceske republiky 1869 2011 Okres Rychnov nad Kneznou in Czech Czech Statistical Office 2015 12 21 pp 13 14 Population Census 2021 Population by sex Public Database Czech Statistical Office 2021 03 27 a b Informace o meste in Czech Mesto Rychnov nad Kneznou Retrieved 2021 09 19 Rychnov nad Kneznou kostel sv Havla in Czech Noc kostelu Retrieved 2022 09 01 Miasta partnerskie in Polish Klodzko Retrieved 2020 08 29 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rychnov nad Kneznou Official website in Czech Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rychnov nad Kneznou amp oldid 1107847317, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
