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Letohrad

The city Letohrad is situated in the district of Ústí nad Orlicí. It lies in the foothill of the Orlický Mountains where the Tiché Orlice River and Lukavicky Stream meet, about 6 km southeast of the city Žamberk, with which it forms a conurbation. The city was called Kyšperk until 1950 according to the castle of the same name. The name Letohrad is made-up and has no historical significance. It was established after municipalities Kyšperk, Orlice, Kunčice and Červená united. The historical centre of the city is an Urban Heritage Zone.

History

The oldest reference of the castle is from 1308, and 1513 of the city. In the 17th century, under the rule of Lord H. J. Vitanovsky of Vlčkovice the city expanded. In 1680 - 1685 the chateau was reconstructed and the Church of St. Wenceslas was built. In 1874, the first train arrived in Kyšperk, followed by the establishment of the timber and textile industry. Today it is an important railway junction with international operation. In the 21st century the city is developing dramatically, new residential quarters are forming and the industrial area is growing rapidly.

The most significant monuments

The square’s dominant is the chateau from the estate of the painter family the Umlaufs and the Baroque Church of St. Wenceslas with its original stucco ornamentation from the end of the 17th century. Visitors to Letohrad will be attracted by the Baroque Chapel of St. Jan Nepomuk on Kopečku. Only a terrain overgrown with vegetation and just a suggestion of foundations remain from the original castle. The City Museum on the square offers an exhibition, which concerns the city’s history, production of matches, furniture and accessories from the Napoleon era, personalities of Letohrad, folk life in Kyšperk etc. The Handicrafts Museum was opened in 2000 and has been situated on the premises of Novy dvur from 1750. It is the largest museum of its kind in the CR. It includes more than 50 complete exhibitions of handicrafts and trades from the period of 1850 – 1930.

Sources used: http://cs.wikipedia.org, http://www.letohrad.eu

Related personalities

  • Peter Jilemnický

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Castles and chateaus Castles and chateaus.

  • basket Letohrad - chateau
    Letohrad - chateau. On the site of today’s east chateau wing the owner of the domain, Zdeněk Žampach of Potštein, built a simple wooden fortress in 1554; in 1681 this was rebuilt by a subsequent owner into an Early Baroque chateau. The fortress was razed and only the stone wall foundations and cellars remained, upon which a two-storied chateau with tower were then built. In the 1990’s extensive reconstruction was undertaken. In addition to permanent exhibits there is also a hotel, private high school, the town library...
    Telephone: 465622092
    Address: Václavské nám. 1, 56151, Letohrad

Education trails Education trails.

  • basket Bažantnice - Game Preserve Nature Trail
    Bažantnice - Game Preserve Nature Trail. The nature trail leads along the yellow tourist marking from the Letohrad to Obory, along forest and field paths. The trail includes 8 stations and 2 sheltered rest areas. The beginning of the trail lies at an altitude of 370 m above sea level, the highest point is 485 m above sea level. The trail is 2.5 km long.
    Address: Letohrad

Monument zones Monument zones.

Museums, galleries, and open-air museums Museums, galleries, and open-air museums.

  • basket Letohrad Craft Museum
    Letohrad Craft Museum. The Museum is located on the premises of Novy Dvur dating back to 1750. The 1650 m2 area is the largest museum of its type in the CR. It includes more than 50 complete expositions on handicrafts and trades from the period of 1840-1930. In addition to relatively known professions, such as a joiner or carver, it presents work by metal pressers, wheelers, coopers, shingle maker, and many others. Among interesting expositions are mechanical workshops, sawmills with three functioning cutters and other...
    Telephone: 465622160
    Address: Nový dvůr 143, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Municipal museum Letohrad
    Municipal museum Letohrad. The house dates back to 1680 and is in Baroque style. Classical renovations to the facade were conducted at the end of the 19th century. The house is connected with the name of the writer Petr Jilemnicky, who was born here in 1901.
    Telephone: 465622092
    Address: Václavské nám. 77, 56151, Letohrad
  • basket Ivko Gallery
    Ivko Gallery.
    Telephone: 723108101
    Address: Komenského 227, 56151, Letohrad
  • basket Na zídce Gallery
    Na zídce Gallery.
    Telephone: 604103895
    Address: Komenského, 561 51, Letohrad
  • searched records: 4

Nature monuments and reservations Nature monuments and reservations.

Observation towers and sight-seeing locations Observation towers and sight-seeing locations.

  • basket Kyšperk - castle ruins and viewing point
    Kyšperk - castle ruins and viewing point. The terrain is overgrown with vegetation with only a faint hint of the castle foundations. In September of 2008, during the scope of celebrations in honour of the 700th anniversary of the town Letohrad, a viewing tower was opened, whihc has become a sought after tourist site and provides a beautiful view of the valley of the river Ticha Orlice and of Castle Lanšperk and the chapel of St. Jan of Nepomuk. An information board on the history of Castle Kyšperk and benches are located here.
    Address: Letohrad

Ruins, city fortifications Ruins, city fortifications.

  • basket Kyšperk - castle ruins and viewing point
    Kyšperk - castle ruins and viewing point. The terrain is overgrown with vegetation with only a faint hint of the castle foundations. In September of 2008, during the scope of celebrations in honour of the 700th anniversary of the town Letohrad, a viewing tower was opened, whihc has become a sought after tourist site and provides a beautiful view of the valley of the river Ticha Orlice and of Castle Lanšperk and the chapel of St. Jan of Nepomuk. An information board on the history of Castle Kyšperk and benches are located here.
    Address: Letohrad

Tourist attractions Tourist attractions.

  • basket Haunted cave in the chateau park
    Haunted cave in the chateau park. During the period of Romanticism, artifical caves - grottoes were created in the park. The length of the corridor in the opucha rock is approximately 25 m and ends with windows. At present, it is used for expositions on supernatural beings. It is inhabited by Kyšperák the dragon and several elves, basilisks and other monsters, which look forward to little and big visitors alike.
    Telephone: 465622092
    Address: 561 51, Letohrad

Zoological and botanical gardens, arboretums, and caves Zoological and botanical gardens, arboretums, and caves.

  • basket Haunted cave in the chateau park
    Haunted cave in the chateau park. During the period of Romanticism, artifical caves - grottoes were created in the park. The length of the corridor in the opucha rock is approximately 25 m and ends with windows. At present, it is used for expositions on supernatural beings. It is inhabited by Kyšperák the dragon and several elves, basilisks and other monsters, which look forward to little and big visitors alike.
    Telephone: 465622092
    Address: 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Aviary for exotic birds
    Aviary for exotic birds. Address: 561 51, Letohrad

Camps and encapments Camps and encapments.

  • basket Dětský tábor "Ráj"
    Dětský tábor "Ráj". cottage / chalet for rent, caravan lot, cottage settlement
    Telephone: 602128212, 737275193
    Address: 561 51, Kunčice

Cottages / chalets for rent Cottages / chalets for rent.

  • basket Chata v Lomu Šedivská
    Chata v Lomu Šedivská. cottage / chalet for rent
    Telephone: 725797185
    Address: Šedivská, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Dětský tábor "Ráj"
    Dětský tábor "Ráj". cottage / chalet for rent, caravan lot, cottage settlement
    Telephone: 602128212, 737275193
    Address: 561 51, Kunčice
  • basket Roubená chalupa
    Roubená chalupa. cottage / chalet for rent
    Telephone: 465620628, 737828362
    Address: Orlice 63, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Chalupa U Orlice
    Chalupa U Orlice. cottage / chalet for rent
    Telephone: 603762767
    Address: 56151, Letohrad - Kunčice 101
  • searched records: 4

Guest houses Guest houses.

  • basket Penzion Kubů
    Penzion Kubů. guest-house
    Telephone: 724174482
    Address: Divadelní 346, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Penzion Forche
    Penzion Forche. guest-house
    Telephone: 604427239
    Address: Tyršova 350, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Penzion Jitřenka
    Penzion Jitřenka. guest-house
    Telephone: 465621815, 737809002
    Address: V Aleji 401, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Penzion Kubů
    Penzion Kubů. guest-house
    Telephone: 724174482
    Address: Náměstí svobody 137, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Penzion Milan Zientek
    guest-house
    Telephone: 602865342, 465620056
    Address: Na Stráni 686, 56151, Letohrad
  • searched records: 5

Hotels and motels Hotels and motels.

  • basket Hotel At the chateau
    Hotel At the chateau. hotel
    Telephone: 465621980, 731 478 411
    Address: Václavské náměstí 1, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Tvrz Orlice
    Tvrz Orlice. (opened from 7/1/2012)
    hotel
    Address: 56151, Letohrad

Lodging houses Lodging houses.

Private accommodation Private accommodation.

Restaurant Restaurant.

Bars, cafés Bars, cafés.

Civic Centre Civic Centre.

  • basket Pod Střechou Centre
    Pod Střechou Centre.
    Telephone: 465622201
    Address: Taušlova 714, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Factory Club
    Factory Club.
    Telephone: 465621250
    Address: Družstevní 597, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Island premises

    Telephone: 731 726 683
    Address: 56151, Letohrad - Orlice
  • basket Bristol music club Letohrad

    Telephone: 777807910
    Address: Družstevní 597, 56151, Letohrad
  • basket Distance 11

    Telephone: 602 310 645, 732 445 203
    Address: Orlice 168, 56151, Letohrad
  • basket Kongo dance-club

    Telephone: 731206853, 731206852
    Address: Nový Dvůr 232, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Forest Club

    Telephone: 777 637 888
    Address: Letohrad
  • basket Orlovna

    Telephone: 603 153 577
    Address: Orlice 181, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket A. Mucha Elementary Art School

    Telephone: 465621223, 465618451
    Address: Václavské náměstí 1, 561 51 , Letohrad
  • searched records: 9

Congress and reception facilities Congress and reception facilities.

  • basket Social Center Nový Dvůr
    Social Center Nový Dvůr. restaurant
    Maximum capacity of hall (connected halls): 150 theatre.
    The community centre Nový dvůr in Letohrad comprises the Museum of craft s off ering several tours. The Nový dvůr restaurant is located in the premises of the former Baroque granary. The entire complex is listed as a real estate monument of the Czech Republic.
    Telephone: 465621555
    Address: Nový dvůr 143, 561 51, Letohrad

Infocentres Infocentres.

Wine cellars, wine shops Wine cellars, wine shops.

Adrenaline sport Adrenaline sport.

  • basket Biathlon grounds "Šedivský Quarry"
    Biathlon grounds "Šedivský Quarry". uncovered shooting range , in-line roller-blading track, fitness centre
    Telephone: 725797185
    Address: Šedivská, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Letohrad
    Letohrad. bikepark, skate park
    Address: 56151, Letohrad

Bowling Bowling.

  • basket Bowling Bar
    Bowling Bar. bowling
    Telephone: 465620301, 723258731
    Address: Živnostenská 859, 56151, Letohrad

Fitness centre, weight room, spinning Fitness centre, weight room, spinning.

  • basket Biathlon grounds "Šedivský Quarry"
    Biathlon grounds "Šedivský Quarry". uncovered shooting range , in-line roller-blading track, fitness centre
    Telephone: 725797185
    Address: Šedivská, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Fitcentrum
    spinning / indoor cycling, ricochet, fitness centre
    Telephone: 777265901
    Address: Šedivská 844, 561 51, Letohrad

Other sports grounds Other sports grounds.

  • basket Dětský tábor "Ráj"
    Dětský tábor "Ráj". outdoor swimming pool for hotel guests only, outdoor sports ground, outdoor ping-pong
    Telephone: 602128212, 737275193
    Address: 561 51, Kunčice
  • basket TK Letohrad
    TK Letohrad. sports ground with air-inflated hall, sporting goods and equipment rental, outdoor sports ground, indoor ping-pong
    Telephone: 721439013
    Address: V Aleji 742, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Tvrz Orlice
    (opened from 7/1/2012)
    sauna, indoor jacuzzi
    Address: 56151, Letohrad
  • basket Jana Richterová
    Russian skittles
    Telephone: 465621942, 723515240
    Address: Buzulucká 521, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Orlovna
    indoor ping-pong, sports hall / gym
    Telephone: 603 153 577
    Address: Orlice 181, 561 51, Letohrad
  • searched records: 5

Outdoor sports grounds Outdoor sports grounds.

  • basket Hokejbalové hřiště
    Hokejbalové hřiště. outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 603154059
    Address: Šedivská , 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Dětský tábor "Ráj"
    Dětský tábor "Ráj". outdoor swimming pool for hotel guests only, outdoor sports ground, outdoor ping-pong
    Telephone: 602128212, 737275193
    Address: 561 51, Kunčice
  • basket Roubená chalupa
    outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 465620628, 737828362
    Address: Orlice 63, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Sportovní areál na hřišti pod kostelem
    Sportovní areál na hřišti pod kostelem. fire stadium / complex, outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 739 778 796
    Address: 56151, Letohrad - Kunčice
  • basket TK Letohrad
    TK Letohrad. sports ground with air-inflated hall, sporting goods and equipment rental, outdoor sports ground, indoor ping-pong
    Telephone: 721439013
    Address: V Aleji 742, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Areál Ostrov
    outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 731 726 683
    Address: 56151, Letohrad - Orlice
  • basket Stadion FK OEZ Letohrad
    outdoor sports ground
    Telephone: 606835911, 465620378, 465621851
    Address: Šedivská 538, 561 51, Letohrad
  • searched records: 7

Outdoor swimming Outdoor swimming.

  • basket Swimming pool Letohrad
    Swimming pool Letohrad. outdoor swimming pool
    Telephone: 737309936
    Address: Požárníků 195, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Dětský tábor "Ráj"
    Dětský tábor "Ráj". outdoor swimming pool for hotel guests only, outdoor sports ground, outdoor ping-pong
    Telephone: 602128212, 737275193
    Address: 561 51, Kunčice
  • basket Chalupa U Orlice
    outdoor swimming pool for hotel guests only
    Telephone: 603762767
    Address: 56151, Letohrad - Kunčice 101
  • basket Penzion Milan Zientek
    outdoor swimming pool for hotel guests only
    Telephone: 602865342, 465620056
    Address: Na Stráni 686, 56151, Letohrad
  • searched records: 4

Saunas, infra-saunas, steam cabins Saunas, infra-saunas, steam cabins.

  • basket Tvrz Orlice
    (opened from 7/1/2012)
    sauna, indoor jacuzzi
    Address: 56151, Letohrad
  • basket Masáže Evenness
    massage, infrasauna
    Telephone: 774 864 311
    Address: Ústecká 265, 56151, Letohrad

Ski centres and lifts Ski centres and lifts.

Ski resports with cross country trails. Ski resports with cross country trails..

  • basket Lom Šedivská

    Telephone: 725797185
    Address: Šedivská, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Ski Centre Umbule
    Ski Centre Umbule.    
    Telephone: 608467762
    Address: 561 51, Letohrad - Kunčice

Sports equipment rentals Sports equipment rentals.

  • basket TK Letohrad
    TK Letohrad. sports ground with air-inflated hall, sporting goods and equipment rental, outdoor sports ground, indoor ping-pong
    Telephone: 721439013
    Address: V Aleji 742, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket ČD Bike
    sporting goods and equipment rental
    Telephone: 972323950, 972 322 066
    Address: Tyršova 259, 56151, Letohrad

Sports halls / gyms Sports halls / gyms.

  • basket TK Letohrad
    TK Letohrad. sports ground with air-inflated hall, sporting goods and equipment rental, outdoor sports ground, indoor ping-pong
    Telephone: 721439013
    Address: V Aleji 742, 561 51, Letohrad
  • basket Orlovna
    indoor ping-pong, sports hall / gym
    Telephone: 603 153 577
    Address: Orlice 181, 561 51, Letohrad

Squash, ricochet Squash, ricochet.

  • basket Fitcentrum
    spinning / indoor cycling, ricochet, fitness centre
    Telephone: 777265901
    Address: Šedivská 844, 561 51, Letohrad

Trout fishing grounds Trout fishing grounds.

Bus stops Bus stops.

Train stops Train stops.

  • basket Letohrad
    Letohrad. train station
    Address: Tyršova 259, 56151, Letohrad

Weirs Weirs.

Chemists Chemists.

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