CHLUMEC NAD CIDLINOU

'Chlumec nad Cidlinou' () is a city of the Czech Republic in Bohemia, Hradec Králové Region.
It is situated near Hradec Králové on the confluence of rivers Cidlina and Bystřice. Scenery around city is slightly waved and town is lying at average height 206 metres above sea level. Nearest neighbourhood is encased with gardens and after it the town is often called ''Town in gardens''.

Contents

Chateau

History

Miscellaneous

External links

Chateau

Main articles: Karlova Koruna

The chateau 'Karlova Koruna' is dominating to view of town. It was built for František Ferdinand Kinský between 1721 and 1723 with the basic architectural design drafted by Jan Santini Aichel and with the participation in the building process of František Maxmilián Kaňka.

History

Oldest written records come from 12th century.

Miscellaneous

Chlumec nad Cidlinou is the birthplace of:

★ Václav Kliment Klicpera (born 1792) - playwright

★ Josef Rumler (born 1922) - poet, translator

★ Miroslav Ouzký (born 1958) - physician, politician

External links

★ Official Website (czech language)

★ Chlumec nad Cidlinou on a map