Velký Vřešťov
Velký Vřešťov is a market town in Trutnov District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.
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Church of All Saints | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Velký Vřešťov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°21′21″N 15°45′8″E | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Hradec Králové |
| District | Trutnov |
| First mentioned | 1348 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.50 km2 (3.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 273 m (896 ft) |
| Population (2024-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 248 |
| • Density | 29/km2 (76/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 544 54 |
| Website | www |
Geography
Velký Vřešťov is located about 17 kilometres (11 mi) north of Hradec Králové. It lies mostly in the Jičín Uplands, but the eastern part of the municipal territory extends into the East Elbe Table. The highest point is at 458 m (1,503 ft) above sea level. The Trotina Stream flows through the market town.
History
The first written mention of Velký Vřešťov is from 1348.[2]
Demographics
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Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The main landmark of Velký Vřešťov is the Church of All Saints. Originally a Gothic church, it was rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1723, after it was damaged by the 1720 fire.[5]
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
- "O městysu" (in Czech). Městys Velký Vřešťov. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Trutnov" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 15–16.
- "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- "Kostel sv. Kříže s farou" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
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