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The most beautiful monuments in Rychnov nad Kněžnou

The best of Rychnov nad Kněžnou

Petr Liška
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The most beautiful monuments in Rychnov nad Kněžnou
Inserted: 27.06.2022
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com
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Although Rychnov nad Kněžnou is only a small town not far from the Eagle Mountains, it still offers several very nice sights that are worth a visit. The local beautiful baroque chateau and the adjacent chateau park lead with an overview.

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Kolowrat Castle Rychnov nad Kněžnou

The largest monument in Rychnov nad Kněžnou

Altitude: 332 m / 1 089 ft

Definitely the biggest monument in Rychnov nad Kněžnou is the beautiful Baroque Kolowrat Castle. Its current appearance was signed by the famous architect Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel. There is also a museum and gallery of the Eagle Mountains in the chateau complex. There are two nice courtyards where you will find cages with different species of parrots. You can then refresh yourself in the chateau café. continue reading

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Old town hall in Rychnov nad Kněžnou

The center of the Old Square

Altitude: 326 m / 1 070 ft

The center of Rychnov nad Kněžnou is the Old Square. Its most beautiful part is the Old Town Hall with several well-preserved historic burgher houses. There is now a Toy Museum in the Old Town Hall continue reading

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Church of the Holy Trinity in Rychnov

The most beautiful church in Rychnov nad Kněžnou

Altitude: 335 m / 1 099 ft

Right next to the castle is a beautiful church of the Holy Trinity. Previously a much devastated monument is undergoing reconstruction, which restores its original beauty. The church is accessible only within the visiting circuit of the castle. continue reading

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Cottages in Rychnov nad Kněžnou

Folk buildings in Rychnov nad Kněžnou

Altitude: 315 m / 1 033 ft

Directly west of the Rychnov chateau you will find Chaloupka Street with a number of folk buildings. It was a former colony of craftsmen who lived here in picturesque timbered buildings. continue reading

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Church of St. Havel in Rychnov

The oldest stone building in Rychnov

Altitude: 322 m / 1 056 ft

Church of St. Havel in Rychnov nad Kněžnou can be found at the very western end of the historic city center. A short distance away is the bus station. It is said that it is the oldest stone building in Rychnov. continue reading

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