BÄ›leÄ nad OrlicÃ
Běleč nad Orlicí ( German United Biel Czech ) is a municipality with 226 inhabitants ( 1 January 2004) in the Czech Republic. It lies 240 meters above sea level. M., eight kilometers south-east of the center of Hradec Králové and belongs to the Okres Hradec Králové.
The left of the eagle near Třebechovice pod Orebem the course of the stream Bělečský creek located place is located in a recreational area and is surrounded on three sides by woods.
History
The name is derived from proper names Bělcův yard ( " courtyard of BELC " ) is derived.
The formerly inhabited caves are evidence of a prehistoric settlement. The first written mention dates back to 1336th At that time, the settlement of King John of Luxembourg to the provost of Vyšehrad Henry of Lipa was pledged. Until independence in 1849 frequently changed hands.
Demographics
Attractions
- Stone Cross ( cultural monument ) from the 16th century
- Protestant reform school ( 1859)
- Monument of Jan Hus (1915 )