Rychnov nad Kněžnou, District town in Hradec Králové Region, Czech Republic
Rychnov nad Kněžnou extends across an elevated terrain at 320 meters, containing eight distinct municipalities within its administrative boundaries.
The settlement received recognition as a royal town in 1561 from Ferdinand I, following its initial documentation in a deed by Ottokar II in 1258.
The Kolowrat Castle houses an extensive collection of art and literature, while the Museum and Gallery of Orlické Mountains preserves regional heritage.
The town functions as an administrative center for the Rychnov nad Kněžnou District, providing governmental services to approximately 80,000 residents.
The Church of the Holy Trinity contains the third largest bell in the Czech Republic, marking the religious heritage of this administrative center.
Location: Rychnov nad Kněžnou District
Location: upravni občinski okoliš z razširjenimi pristojnostmi Rychnov nad Kněžnou
Elevation above the sea: 320 m
Shares border with: Synkov-Slemeno, Libel, Jahodov, Černíkovice, Lupenice, Lukavice, Vamberk, Solnice, Třebešov, Tutleky, Liberk, Javornice
Email: podatelna@rychnov-city.cz
Website: https://rychnov-city.cz
GPS coordinates: 50.16287,16.27495
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:00
Rychnov Castle
386 m
Церковь Святой Троицы
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Synagogue in Rychnov nad Kněžnou
92 m
Church of Saint Gall
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Rychnov nad Kněžnou brewery
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Bratrská borovice
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Zámecká jízdárna
414 m
Babyka U Babky
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Maria column at Rychnov Castle
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Kostelecká Lhotka
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Chapel of Saint Bartholomew (Lipovka)
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Statue of Saint John of Nepomuk in Javornická street
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Statue of Virgin Mary in Dlouhá Ves
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Statue of Christ at the Column in Rychnov nad Kněžnou
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Pomník Vratislava Vycpálka v parku Slavín v Rychnově nad Kněžnou
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Statue of Saint Joseph in Rychnov nad Kněžnou
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Pomník Rudolfa Rokla v Sadech legií v Rychnově nad Kněžnou
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Pomník Anatola Provazníka v parku Slavín v Rychnově nad Kněžnou
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Statue of Saint Mark in Rychnov nad Kněžnou
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Statue of Pietà in Rychnov nad Kněžnou
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Statue of Saint Anthony of Padua in Rychnov nad Kněžnou
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Statue of Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd in Rychnov nad Kněžnou
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