Velichovky
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Administrative division
Velichovky consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[1]
- Velichovky (527)
- Hustířany (195)
Etymology
The oldest form of the name was Velichov. It was derived from the personal name Velich, meaning "Velich's". Soon after its first appearance, the name was changed to its present form, which is diminutive and plural of Velichov.[2]
Geography
Velichovky is located about Script error: No such module "convert". west of Náchod and Script error: No such module "convert". south of Hradec Králové. It lies in the East Elbe Table. The highest point is the flat hill Za Kostelem at Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level.
History
The first written mention of Velichovky is from 1389.[3]
Demographics
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Economy
Velichovky is known for a peat spa, which was founded in 1897.[4] It focuses on rehabilitation and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.[5]
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The main landmark of Velichovky is the Church of the Transfiguration. It was built in the Renaissance style in 1616.[6][7]
The main spa building is a large house, built in the Functionalist style in 1923. For its architectural value, it is also protected as a cultural monument.[8]
Notable people
- Bavor Rodovský mladší of Hustířany (c. 1526Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". – c. 1600Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".), alchemist
Twin towns – sister cities
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- Template:Flagicon Jedlina-Zdrój, Poland
References
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External links
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