Velichovky is a spa municipality and village in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 800 inhabitants.
Administrative division Velichovky consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Velichovky (527) Hustířany (195)
Etymology The oldest form of the name was Velichov. It was derived from the personal name Velich, meaning "Velich's". Soon after its first appearance, the name was changed to its present form, which is diminutive and plural of Velichov.
Geography Velichovky is located about west of Náchod and north of Hradec Králové. It lies in the East Elbe Table. The highest point is the flat hill Za Kostelem at above sea level. The stream Hustířanka flows through the Hustířany village.
History The first written mention of Velichovky is from 1389.
Demographics
Economy
Velichovky is known for a peat spa, which was founded in 1897. It focuses on rehabilitation and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights The main landmark of Velichovky is the Church of the Transfiguration. It was built in the Renaissance style in 1616.
The main spa building is a large house, built in the Functionalist style in 1923. For its architectural value, it is also protected as a cultural monument.
Notable people Bavor Rodovský mladší of Hustířany ( – ), alchemist
Twin towns – sister cities
Velichovky is twinned with: Jedlina-Zdrój, Poland
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