Kostelec nad Orlicí, Administrative town in Rychnov nad Kněžnou District, Czech Republic
Kostelec nad Orlicí is a small town in the Rychnov nad Kněžnou District located along the Orlice River and served by regional rail connections. The settlement has the layout of a typical Central European market town with its castle as the main landmark.
A fortified church was built here in 1270, giving the settlement its name, which means small fortified church in Czech. The town gained market privileges in 1341, marking its development as a trading center.
The New Castle with its neoclassical style shapes how the town looks and reflects the influence of wealthy families on the settlement. The building stands as a reminder of the social structures that developed here over centuries.
The town has two railway stations on the line connecting Týniště nad Orlicí to Doudleby nad Orlicí, offering regular regional service. Visitors will find basic shops and restaurants that make a pleasant stay possible.
The settlement received the addition nad Orlicí to its name in 1568 to distinguish it from other places with the same name. This clarification became necessary as the region developed and confusion needed to be avoided.
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