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Chlumec nad Cidlinou
Chlumec nad Cidlinou (Czech pronunciation: [ˈxlumɛts ˈnat tsɪdlɪnou]; German: Chlumetz an der Zidlina) is a town in Hradec Králové District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,600 inhabitants. The town is located at the confluence of the Cidlina and Bystřice rivers, in the East Elbe Table. The main landmark of Chlumec nad Cidlinou is the Karlova Koruna Chateau.
Chlumec nad Cidlinou consists of seven municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):
The town's name Chlumec is a diminutive of the old Czech word chlum, which meant 'hill' (covered with forest).
Chlumec nad Cidlinou is located about 26 kilometres (16 mi) west of Hradec Králové. It lies in a flat landscape in the East Elbe Table. The highest point is at 254 m (833 ft) above sea level. The town is situated at the confluence of the Cidlina and Bystřice rivers. There are several fishponds in the municipal territory, especially north of the town. The largest of them is Chlumecký rybník.
The nearest neighbourhood is surrounded by gardens and after it the town is sometimes nicknamed "Town in gardens".
The first written mention of Chlumec is from 1235 in a deed of King Wenceslaus I. It was located on a trade route from Prague to Kłodzko Land. The village of Lučice, part of Chlumec nad Cidlinou, was first mentioned in 1110.
The Sternberg family owned Chlumec until 1393. During the first half of the 15th century, it belonged to the lords of Bergov, who had built a water castle here. After it belonged to the various nobles and changed owners several times, it was acquired by the Pernštejn family in 1521. During their rule, the estate grew significantly and prospered. The castle was fortified and the new Church of Saint Ursula was built. In these times Chlumec was promoted to a town. In 1547, the Chlumec estate was bought by the royal chamber.
From 1611, Chlumec belonged to the Kinsky family. During the Thirty Years' War, the town was conquered and looted repeatedly. It was badly damaged and the castle was destroyed. After several fires, the castle was not renewed and new aristocratic residence was built – the Karlova Koruna Chateau. In the late 17th and early 18th centuries, the town recovered and crafts flourished.
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Chlumec nad Cidlinou
Chlumec nad Cidlinou (Czech pronunciation: [ˈxlumɛts ˈnat tsɪdlɪnou]; German: Chlumetz an der Zidlina) is a town in Hradec Králové District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,600 inhabitants. The town is located at the confluence of the Cidlina and Bystřice rivers, in the East Elbe Table. The main landmark of Chlumec nad Cidlinou is the Karlova Koruna Chateau.
Chlumec nad Cidlinou consists of seven municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):
The town's name Chlumec is a diminutive of the old Czech word chlum, which meant 'hill' (covered with forest).
Chlumec nad Cidlinou is located about 26 kilometres (16 mi) west of Hradec Králové. It lies in a flat landscape in the East Elbe Table. The highest point is at 254 m (833 ft) above sea level. The town is situated at the confluence of the Cidlina and Bystřice rivers. There are several fishponds in the municipal territory, especially north of the town. The largest of them is Chlumecký rybník.
The nearest neighbourhood is surrounded by gardens and after it the town is sometimes nicknamed "Town in gardens".
The first written mention of Chlumec is from 1235 in a deed of King Wenceslaus I. It was located on a trade route from Prague to Kłodzko Land. The village of Lučice, part of Chlumec nad Cidlinou, was first mentioned in 1110.
The Sternberg family owned Chlumec until 1393. During the first half of the 15th century, it belonged to the lords of Bergov, who had built a water castle here. After it belonged to the various nobles and changed owners several times, it was acquired by the Pernštejn family in 1521. During their rule, the estate grew significantly and prospered. The castle was fortified and the new Church of Saint Ursula was built. In these times Chlumec was promoted to a town. In 1547, the Chlumec estate was bought by the royal chamber.
From 1611, Chlumec belonged to the Kinsky family. During the Thirty Years' War, the town was conquered and looted repeatedly. It was badly damaged and the castle was destroyed. After several fires, the castle was not renewed and new aristocratic residence was built – the Karlova Koruna Chateau. In the late 17th and early 18th centuries, the town recovered and crafts flourished.
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