Velichovky is a spa municipality and village in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants.

Velichovky
Municipality
Aerial view of Velichovky
Flag Coat of arms
Velichovky Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°21′25″N 15°50′30″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Hradec Králové
District	Náchod
First mentioned	1389
Area
• Total	7.99 km2 (3.08 sq mi)
Elevation	302 m (991 ft)
Population  (2022-01-01)[1]
• Total	736
• Density	92/km2 (240/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	552 11
Website	www.obecvelichovky.cz

Administrative parts

The village of Hustířany is an administrative part of Velichovky.

Geography

Velichovky is located about 23 km (14 mi) west of Náchod and 16 km (10 mi) south of Hradec Králové. It lies in the East Elbe Table. The highest point is the flat hill Za Kostelem at 327 m (1,073 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Velichovky is from 1389.[2]

Economy

Velichovky is known for a peat spa, which was founded in 1897.[3] It focuses on rehabilitation and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.[4]

Notable people

• Bavor Rodovský mladší of Hustířany (c. 1526 – c. 1600), alchemist

Twin towns – sister cities

Velichovky is twinned with:[5]

• Jedlina-Zdrój, Poland

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Velichovky.

• Official website

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