Kostelec nad Cernými lesy, Czech Republic
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New Town Hall of Kostelec, seat of the municipality. / Nová radnice Kostelce nad Cernými lesy, sídlo mestského úradu.
Waymark Code: WMAQMT
Location: Středočeský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 02/14/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 89

New town hall is simple, Neo-Renaissance building on the main town sqare, decorated with statues of two sphinx atop the shield.

The beginnings of the city date back to the early days of Czech ruling dukes family of Premysl. According to legend, Saint Adalbert built the fortified church (castellum, kostelec in the Czech language), protecting people in times of danger. This place was on important route from Prague to city and castle of Kourim. The first historically documented date is 1344, in which King John of Luxemburg exchanged Kostelec Castle and village for castle and town Nachod. In 1489 the village became a town and got right to hold markets and crafts operation. In 1920 received present name, which means “fortified church above the black forest”.

source: (visit link) (in Czech)
Name: radnice / town hall

Address:
Městský úřad
náměstí Smiřických 53
Kostelec nad Černými Lesy, Czech republic
281 63


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Web Site for City/Town/Municipality: [Web Link]

Date of Construction: Not listed

Architect: Not listed

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