TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT IN HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ
An open-air architecture textbook, a city of greenery, cyclists, students, the salon of the republic, a royal dowry town, and the best place to live – all these characteristics describe the historic city at the confluence of the Labe and Orlice rivers.
- Historic City Center with Picturesque Streets – The Grand Square and its adjoining streets invite you to visit the very heart of Hradec Králové. Here, you’ll feel the atmosphere of the time of Czech queens and admire landmarks such as the Canon Houses, St. Spirit Cathedral, and the Marian Plague Column. The center also boasts several stylish restaurants.
- White Tower – This monument on the Grand Square serves as a great orientation point and primarily as a lookout tower. Each floor features a small exhibition or play elements. What will surely stay in your memory is the glass model of this beauty that changes colors.
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- Small Hydro Power Plant Hučák – It might be one of the most photographed buildings in Hradec. But it’s not only worth seeing from the outside. The information center here offers an interactive and fun exhibit about generating electricity from renewable sources, and you can also visit the historic engine room.
4.Gallery of Modern Art – You’ll be impressed not only by the exhibitions but also by the unique combination of historical spaces with new interiors. The terrace offers beautiful views of the historic city center.
5. East Bohemian Museum – An ideal option for both rainy and hot days. Extensive and interactive permanent exhibitions about the history of Hradec Králové and themed exhibitions will entertain everyone for hours. The tour is also suitable for non-locals. A coffee and cake at the famous café will surely be a welcome refreshment.
- St. Nicholas Church – This wooden church from the 17th century originates from the eastern Slovak village of Malá Pol’ana. You will find it in the beautiful Jirasek Gardens, where just a short walk away is a lookout over the confluence of the Labe and Orlice rivers.
7. PETROF Museum – If you want to feel like you’re in a different world, the world of beautiful music, this is the place. With a good coffee, you can look at and try out pianos, grand pianos, and harmoniums that this family business has been producing for 160 years. If you want to take a tour of the factory or visit the museum, you must book in advance.
8. Karel Otčenášek Terraces – Built on medieval fortifications, these terraces now serve as a relaxation spot with park landscaping. It’s an ideal place for relaxation in the historic city center.
9. City Forests – A remarkable and extensive area covering 3800 hectares, featuring a main cycling route, Hradečnice, and many other trails, ponds, refreshment spots, an animal enclosure with observation points, and playgrounds for children. They have become a popular destination not only for the residents of Hradec Králové but also for visitors. They are easily accessible by local public transport.
10. The Bono publico stairway – This covered Empire-style staircase connects the Grand Square with Komenský Street. The experience is enhanced by ingenious lighting, and you can choose which compositions by Czech musical masters will accompany your passage.
Additional tips for visits: Giant Aquarium, Labyrinth of Drak Theatre, Flošna Swimming Pool, Medicinal Plant Garden, Elbe Paddle Steamers, Priest Ambrož Congregation.
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