Albrechtice nad Orlicí () is a municipality and village in Rychnov nad Kněžnou District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,000 inhabitants.
Etymology The name Albrechtice is derived from the personal name Albrecht, meaning "the village of Albrecht's people".
Geography Albrechtice nad Orlicí is located about southeast of Hradec Králové. It lies in a flat landscape in the Orlice Table. The municipality is situated on the left bank of the Orlice River.
History The first written mention of Albrechtice is from 1279. Between 1346 and 1378, the village was promoted to a market town. In 1495, it was acquired by Vilém II of Pernštejn. During the rule of the Pernštejn family, Albrechtice lost its significance and the market town title.
Demographics
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality. The main landmark of Albrechtice nad Orlicí is the Church of Saint John the Baptist.
Notable people Josef Peukert (1855–1910), anarchist
Twin towns – sister cities
Albrechtice nad Orlicí is twinned with: Wörgl, Austria
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