Dvůr Králové nad Labem

Getting to Dvůr Králové nad Labem

Dvůr Králové nad Labem is located about 16 kilometres (10 mi) southwest of Trutnov and 24 km (15 mi) north of Hradec Králové. There is no direct train connection. From Prague, you can transfer in Hradec Králové; from Brno, the transfer point is in Pardubice (ride time is about 3 hr in both cases).

Worth seeing

The historic core is formed by T. G. Masaryka Square. Its main landmark is the Renaissance Old Town Hall. It was built in 1833, after the original building from 1572 burned down in 1790. It has arcades and decorative façade. Other sights of the square include Art Nouveau savings bank from 1909–1910, Baroque marian column from 1754, and a fountain from 1857.

1. 01
   Church of Saint John the Baptist

   A national monument that was built in the Gothic style on the site of the original Romanesque church.

2. 02
   Safari Park Dvůr Králové

   A zoo and safari park with an African safari theme.

3. 03
   Municipal Museum Dvůr Králové nad Labem
4. 04
   Žireč

   It was built in the 17th century by the Jesuits as a reconstruction of an older medieval fortress.

5. 05
   Les Království Reservoir

   The dam is unusual in Czech terms for its highly aesthetic construction.