Skuhrov nad Bělou

Skuhrov nad Bělou ( German Skuchrow at the Alba ) is a municipality in the region of Hradec Králové Region in the Czech Republic. It is located in the foothills of the Eagle Mountains in the valley of the Bela seven kilometers west of the district town Rychnov nad Kněžnou.

History

Skuhrov was first mentioned in 1279 in the Chronicle of Dalimil. At this time belonged Skuhrov the Mutina Dobruška. In 1310 it gained the status of a town, in 1396 it became a town charged with the privilege of two fairs.

In 1387 it was owned by the brothers Jan and Jaroslav of Meziříčí, of which there this year. Boček II of Podiebrad and Puta D. Ä of Častolowitz acquired together. Since Puta Elder. Skuhrov 1396 his wife Anna von Teschen Auschwitz wrote, it must have been in his sole possession at that time.

After the Hussite Wars Skuhrov fell to Zdeněk of Sternberg and then to the Bohemian King George of Podiebrad. In 1495 it was bought by William II of Pernštejna.

During the Thirty Years' War, the city fell into disrepair. Only in the 18th century, there was an economic boom, as an iron plant was put into operation in place. With industrialization and the industry and commerce was brought to the city.

Districts

  • Brocná
  • Debřece
  • Hraštice
  • Nová Ves
  • Rybníčky
  • Svinná

Attractions

  • Castle Ruins (1280 )
  • Parish Church of St. James, built in 1715-1718 on the site of an earlier wooden church
  • Listed Linde
  • Statues of Sts. St. Wenceslas and John of Nepomuk
  • Folk architecture in the city and surrounding area

Personalities

  • Josef Porkert, manufacturers of piano frame

Pictures

The hotel

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