Hradec Králové Region, Administrative region in northeastern Bohemia, Czech Republic
The Hradec Králové Region is an administrative unit in northeastern Bohemia that stretches from the mountain range of the Giant Mountains down to the flat valleys along the Elbe River. It covers five districts with landscapes ranging from forested slopes and meadows to farmland and small towns.
In November 2000 the modern administrative structure took shape through a reform that grouped five districts around the city of Hradec Králové as capital. The reorganization followed the end of socialist administration and created a regional layer between national government and municipalities.
Communities in the rural districts celebrate harvest traditions and keep local craft knowledge alive in family workshops that produce ceramics, wooden items and textiles. Village festivals bring out folk costumes and music, especially during summer and autumn, when open-air gatherings mark seasonal rhythms.
Most travelers use regional trains and buses that link district towns and larger villages across the territory. From the capital Hradec Králové, much of the region is reachable within an hour or two.
The northern border of this territory runs across the summit of Sněžka, the highest mountain in the Czech Republic, which walkers share with Poland. On the summit plateau you often meet visitors from both countries examining the border marker and the wide view.
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