Rybná nad Zdobnicí

Rybná nad Zdobnicí
Německá Rybná
Village
Country Czech Republic
Region Hradec Králové
District Rychnov nad Kněžnou
Commune Rybná nad Zdobnicí
River Zdobnice
Elevation 405 m (1,329 ft)
Coordinates CZ 50°06′26″N 16°21′56″E / 50.10722°N 16.36556°E / 50.10722; 16.36556Coordinates: CZ 50°06′26″N 16°21′56″E / 50.10722°N 16.36556°E / 50.10722; 16.36556
Area 9.17 km2 (3.5 sq mi)
Population 429 (2006-8-28)
Density 47/km2 (122/sq mi)
Founded 1354
Mayor Marie Valášková
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 517 55
Location in the Czech Republic
Website: www.obec-rybna.ic.cz

Rybná nad Zdobnicí, until 1947: Německá Rybná (German: Deutsch Rybna), is a small village situated on the Zdobnice River in north-east Bohemia in the Rychnov nad Kněžnou District, Czech Republic.

History

The village was founded in 1354 during the reign of Přemysl Otakar II. The meaning of the village name refers that there used to be many ponds. Its name was changed after World War II from "German Rybná" to Rybná nad Zdobnicí.

Sights

In 1938 a famous picture-gallery in the building of "kampelička" was founded from the collection of Jan Selichar (18581941) who was a vicar in Německá Rybná. The most of the production comes from academic painter and native of Rybná Oldřich Hlavsa (18891936).

Culture

It has become a tradition that "A Rybna's musical summer" is held. Several concerts every summer is organized by the Czech touring association.

Transport

Rybná nad Zdobnicí belongs to the integrated public transport system of Hradec Králové Region. The transport infrastructure consists of buses and trains. There are six bus stops and one railway-stop in Rybná nad Zdobnicí.

References


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