Lázně Bělohrad

Lázně Bělohrad ([ˈlaːzɲɛ ˈbjɛloɦrat] (listen)) is a spa town in Jičín District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,700 inhabitants.

Lázně Bělohrad
Town
Town square
Flag
Coat of arms
Lázně Bělohrad
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°26′51″N 15°35′52″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictJičín
First mentioned1557
Government
 • MayorPavel Šubr
Area
 • Total28.39 km2 (10.96 sq mi)
Elevation
291 m (955 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total3,677
 • Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
507 81
Websitewww.lazne-belohrad.cz

Administrative parts

Villages of Brtev, Dolní Javoří, Dolní Nová Ves, Horní Nová Ves, Hřídelec, Lány, Prostřední Nová Ves and Uhlíře are administrative parts of Lázně Bělohrad.

History

The today's town was created from the settlement Nová Ves, first mentioned in 1354. In the 16th century, a new fortress was established nearby and called Bělohrad after its white walls (derived from Bílý hrad, meaning "White Castle"). In 1626–1643 it was owned by Albrecht von Wallenstein. During the rule of Guillaume de Lamboy, the village was settled by German colonists. From 1669, it was again acquired by the Wallenstein family. In 1722, it was promoted to a market town by Charles VI, and Nová Ves became a part of Bělohrad.[2]

In 1871, the railway was built and Bělohrad developed rapidly. In 1880, the spa (Czech: lázně) was founded, and in 1885, first spa building were built.[2]

Economy

Lázně Bělohrad is known for its sulfur peat spa, which is the largest employer in the town.[3] The spa focuses on the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, gynecological, neurological and skin diseases.[4]

Notable people

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

Lázně Bělohrad is twinned with:[5]

  • Hotel Bohumilka
  • The Javorka River in the town

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. "Historie města" (in Czech). Město Lázně Bělohrad. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
  3. "Lázeňství" (in Czech). Město Lázně Bělohrad. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
  4. "Bělohradské slatinné lázně" (in Czech). Slatinné lázně Lázně Bělohrad. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
  5. "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Lázně Bělohrad. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
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