Fun facts about Hradec Kralove
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The name Hradec Králové literally means 'queen's castle'.
Hradec Kralove
Czechia
Hradec Králové is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 94,000 inhabitants and is the capital of the Hradec Králové Region. The city is situated in a flat landscape, at the confluence of the Elbe and Orlice rivers.
From the “Etymology” section
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Hradec Králové is located at the confluence of the Elbe and Orlice rivers.
Hradec Kralove
Czechia
Hradec Králové is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 94,000 inhabitants and is the capital of the Hradec Králové Region. The city is situated in a flat landscape, at the confluence of the Elbe and Orlice rivers.
From the “Geography” section
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The city was a military centre during the Hussite Wars and was completely destroyed by the Hussites in 1423.
Hradec Kralove
Czechia
Hradec Králové is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 94,000 inhabitants and is the capital of the Hradec Králové Region. The city is situated in a flat landscape, at the confluence of the Elbe and Orlice rivers.
From the “History” section
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Hradec Králové is home to the Klicpera Theatre, which is a four-time winner of the Czech 'Theatre of the Year' award.
Hradec Kralove
Czechia
Hradec Králové is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 94,000 inhabitants and is the capital of the Hradec Králové Region. The city is situated in a flat landscape, at the confluence of the Elbe and Orlice rivers.
From the “Culture” section
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The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Hradec Králové was promoted to a cathedral by Pope Alexander VII in 1664.
Hradec Kralove
Czechia
Hradec Králové is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 94,000 inhabitants and is the capital of the Hradec Králové Region. The city is situated in a flat landscape, at the confluence of the Elbe and Orlice rivers.
From the “Sights” section
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