Kostelec nad Orlicí — A fortified church, then a market town

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Kostelec nad Orlicí — A fortified church, then a market town

Kostelec nad Orlicí is in this archive for its events: 1 published here, with their dates.

What this page is

This page gathers what Cultural Heritage Online documents in Kostelec nad Orlicí, Czech Republic: the entries are the ones already published, each with its own sources, its position and its photographs. It is the shortest way to everything we hold in the city, and it is updated as the archive grows.

Why visit

Kostelec nad Orlicí appears in 1316 with a fortified church, and by 1341 it was already called a market town.

Origins and history

The first written mention of Kostelec nad Orlicí is from 1316, when there was a fortified church here. In 1341 it was referred to as a market town for the first time, and until the 17th century it was held by various noble families.

Key facts

  • Country: Czech Republic
  • Region: Hradec Králové
  • Places in this archive: 0

What is on in Kostelec nad Orlicí

Sources

The dates and the titles above are our own record. The history on this page rests on the two sources listed.

Editorial text © Cultural Heritage Online, 2026. No hero image in this first build: an image of the city is added only with an author and a verified licence.

Events here — now on & upcoming

  • Birth Anniversary: František Ignác Antonín Tůma — October 2, 1704
    02 Oct 2027
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