Dobruška, Administrative center in Rychnov nad Kněžnou District, Czech Republic
Dobruška is a municipality with town privileges in Rychnov nad Kněžnou District, encompassing seven settlements across its territory. The town sits at roughly 287 meters elevation and brings together the villages of Běstviny, Domašín, Chábory, Křovice, Mělčany, Pulice, and Spáleniště under one administration.
The settlement began around 1320 as Lešno at a crossroads of trade routes in the region. When the Trčka family arrived in 1495, they launched extensive construction that reshaped the center with Renaissance buildings and left a lasting mark on the town's character.
The F. L. Věka Square centers on a Renaissance town hall where early works by painter František Kupka hang alongside regional historical objects. The space reflects how the community has valued both artistic heritage and local memory.
The town serves residents with administrative services, schools, and basic infrastructure for its population of around 6,600 people. Visitors can easily explore the connected settlements since they form a unified administrative area.
A former synagogue built in the 18th century underwent a neo-Gothic transformation when restored after a fire damaged it. The building stands as evidence of how the town has preserved its architectural diversity through different periods.
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