Letohrad, Historic municipality in Ústí nad Orlicí District, Czech Republic
Description
Letohrad is a town in Ústí nad Orlicí District that stretches across several connected settlements situated in a valley setting. The urban area encompasses the districts of Červená, Kunčice, and Orlice, forming a unified settlement space with residential quarters, industrial zones, and historic centers.
History
A castle called Kyšperk appears in written records from 1308 and marks the origin of this place. Over the following centuries, the original castle settlement grew into a larger town, renamed itself, and developed modern administrative structures.
Culture
The town takes its name from an old castle and presents itself as a center shaped by architecture from different periods. The Church of Saint Wenceslaus and the castle continue to define the townscape today and serve as places where visitors can read the area's history.
Practical
The town sits in a valley and is relatively easy to reach, as it lies on routes connecting different parts of the region. Visitors will find local services, shops, and restaurants typical of a mid-sized Czech town.
Did you know?
A local club has produced athletes who achieved success in winter sports at national and international levels. The town has gained recognition as a training hub for the sport and continues to attract competitors seeking to improve their abilities.
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Letohrad Castle
90 m
Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk
501 m
Church of Saint Wenceslaus (Letohrad)
19 m
Church of the Assumption in Orlice
2.7 km
Letohradská bažantnice
1.1 km
Church of Saints Philip and James
2.1 km
Sutice
5.1 km
Kamenný most ve Verměřovicích
5.4 km
Socha volejbalu před sokolovnou v Letohradě
176 m
Monument to František Vladislav Hek in Letohrad
32 m
Church of Saints John and Paul
5.2 km
Hřbitov obětí II. světové války v Letohradu
472 m
Orlice Castle
2.8 km
Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk
502 m
Dům čp. 49
100 m
Nový dvůr
313 m
Kostel svaté Kateřiny
2 km
Calvary in Lukavice
2.1 km
Maria column in Letohrad
34 m
Fara Letohrad
80 m
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
3.2 km
Evangelical church
458 m
Socha u kostela sv. Filipa a Jakuba
2.1 km
Rodný dům Petra Jilemnického
82 m
Sousoší svaté Anny
12 m
Kovárna
176 m
Dům čp. 59
84 m
Dům čp. 5
48 m
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