Česká Skalice

Česká Skalice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtʃɛskaː ˈskalɪtsɛ]; German: Böhmisch Skalitz) is a town in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,000 inhabitants.

Česká Skalice
Town
Old town hall
Flag
Coat of arms
Česká Skalice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°23′38″N 16°2′55″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictNáchod
First mentioned1238
Government
 • MayorZuzana Jungwirthová
Area
 • Total17.36 km2 (6.70 sq mi)
Elevation
284 m (932 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total5,017
 • Density290/km2 (750/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
552 03
Websitewww.ceskaskalice.cz

Administrative parts

Town parts and villages of Malá Skalice, Ratibořice, Spyta, Zájezd and Zlíč are administrative parts of Česká Skalice.

Geography

Česká Skalice lies on the river Úpa. The Grandmother's Valley along the river is protected as a national nature monument. Part of the Rozkoš Lake lies in the municipal territory.

History

In Chronica Boemorum there is mentioned a trade route from Bohemia to Poland through this area in the 11th century. In the early 13th century, two settlement with fortresses were founded near this route and named Malá Skalice and Velká Skalice. In 1490, they are first referred to as one village named Česká Skalice. In 1504, Česká Skalice was promoted to a market town and in 1575, it was promoted to a town.[2]

In the 19th century, the town was industrialized and textile factories were established.[2]

Sights

The town is visited for its connection with life and work of Božena Němcová, who belongs among the most impacful Czech writers. The best-known places are Ratibořice Castle and Grandmother's Valley.

In Malá Skalice is Museum of Božena Němcová. Until 2017 there was Textile Museum as well but it was closed and the exposition was moved to nearby Dvůr Králové nad Labem.[3]

Notable people

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

Česká Skalice is twinned with:[4]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. "Historie města" (in Czech). Město Česká Skalice. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  3. "Muzeum textilu". Muzeum Boženy Němcové. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
  4. "Partnerská města České Skalice" (in Czech). Město Česká Skalice. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
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