Albrechtice nad Orlicí

Albrechtice nad Orlicí (German: Albrechtsdorf an der Adler) is a municipality and village in Rychnov nad Kněžnou District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,000 inhabitants.

Albrechtice nad Orlicí
Municipality
Centre of Albrechtice nad Orlicí
Centre of Albrechtice nad Orlicí
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Albrechtice nad Orlicí is located in Czech Republic
Albrechtice nad Orlicí
Albrechtice nad Orlicí
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°8′23″N 16°3′52″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictRychnov nad Kněžnou
First mentioned1279
Area
 • Total5.24 km2 (2.02 sq mi)
Elevation
250 m (820 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total994
 • Density190/km2 (490/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
517 22
Websitewww.albrechtice-nad-orlici.cz

Geography

Albrechtice nad Orlicí is located about 17 km (11 mi) southeast of Hradec Králové. It lies in a flat landscape of the Orlice Table. It is situated on the left bank of the Orlice River.

History

The first written mention of Albrechtice is from 1279. Between 1346 and 1378, the village was promoted to a market town. In 1495, it was acquired by Vilém II of Pernštejn. During the rule of the Pernštejn family, Albrechtice lost its significance and the title of a market town.[2]

Sights

The landmark of Albrechtice nad Orlicí is the Church of Saint John the Baptist. It was originally a Gothic church.[3]

Notable people

Twin towns - sister cities
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Albrechtice nad Orlicí is twinned with:[4]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Albrechtice nad Orlicí. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
  3. "Kostel sv. Jana Křtitele" (in Czech). Obec Albrechtice nad Orlicí. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
  4. "Partnerské město Wörgl" (in Czech). Obec Albrechtice nad Orlicí. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
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