Nové Město nad Metují, Renaissance town in Hradec Králové Region, Czech Republic.
Description
Nové Město nad Metují is a Renaissance town in the Hradec Králové Region situated on a rocky outcrop above the Metuje River. The central square displays historic buildings with arcaded galleries and unified facades that form a cohesive town center.
History
The town was founded in the early 1500s and rebuilt after a major fire that devastated the center in the following decades. This reconstruction shaped the Renaissance character visible in the streets and buildings today.
Culture
The Trinity Church forms the spiritual center of the town's main square, where residents have gathered for centuries. People continue to notice the ornate Baroque details and religious art that fill the interior today.
Practical
The town sits close to the Polish border and provides multiple lodging choices, including the option to stay within the castle grounds. Visitors can explore the center on foot, taking advantage of the elevated location overlooking the river.
Did you know?
The castle gardens contain unusual dwarf statues originally created for another landmark nearby, crafted to represent different human character traits. These sculptures catch visitors' attention with their distinctive appearance and playful design.
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Nové Město nad Metují Castle
150 m
Peklo u Nového Města nad Metují
4.2 km
Zákraví
3.2 km
Vila na Rezku
1.4 km
Mertova díra
2 km
City walls of Nové Město nad Metují
52 m
Peklo
4.6 km
Výrov
669 m
Rezek
1.5 km
Church of Holy Trinity
157 m
Budín
1.3 km
Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary
437 m
Church of Holy Spirit
2.1 km
Maria column in Nové Město nad Metují
57 m
Masné krámy
123 m
Hradiště
725 m
Church of Saint John of Nepomuk (Nové Město nad Metují)
445 m
Žižkova lípa (Krčín)
1.2 km
Husova lípa (Nové Město nad Metují)
531 m
Chapel of Saint Barbara
1.5 km
Statue of Saint John of Nepomuk in Nové Město nad Metují
89 m
Statue of the Metuje by Olbram Zoubek
95 m
Pillory
35 m
Church of All Saints (Nové Město nad Metují)
719 m
Novoměstský tis
389 m
Chapel of Fourteen Holy Helpers
740 m
Chapel of Virgin Mary
1.4 km
Studánka Na Husím Krku
2 km
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