Velký Vřešťov

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Velký Vřešťov is a market town in Trutnov District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.

Geography

Velký Vřešťov is located about 17 km 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 above sea level. The Trotina Stream flows through the market town.

History

The first written mention of Velký Vřešťov is from 1348.

Demographics

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.

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