Hradec Kralove

||link in German, is the capital of Vychodocesky Kraj (region) of Czech Republic. Known as the City of Bohemia Queens, the city was known as a dowry town in Middle Ages for Czech Queens. An eminent city in Bohemia, the place has been marked for its several exotic tourist attractions. Situated on the confluence of the Elbe and Orlice rivers the city is the home to around 550000 inhabitants.

Interestingly, the region can fetch a large number of tourists with its several attractive localities. Along the north, the mountain peaks along the Polish border and the river flowing through the Broumov basin, will surely make your travel worth remembering. Apart from such marvelous scenic beauties, there are many other popular tourist destinations to watch out for. Worth mentioning among them is the white tower, which was formerly known as the renaissance bell tower. The tower holds the second biggest bell in Bohemia. Moving around the next dot on the map is the Museum of Eastern Bohemia, a monumental museum building. A major cultural landmark, the monument is a masterpiece built by the architect Jan Koteria. Making Hradec Kralove all the more special is the Giant Aquarium, which offers a picturesque view of the tropical landscape as it runs through the underwater tunnel.

As you plan for that special long weekend or short break with your family and wish to visit the place, Hradec Kralove has several apartments and Villas of all rates for you to choose from. Moreover, you can also avail the special car hire facility available to visit all the significant tourist locations.

Adding adventure to your visit is the Museum of Aviation which offers a treat to all adventure lovers with its astounding performance of the so-called Flying Circus (only if the weather permits). The Dvur Kralove nad Labem zoological garden is a unique tourist attraction of the country offering you an exclusive safari view. For all art lovers, Hradec Kralove presents the Gallery of Modern Art, a prestigious art gallery in the Czech Republic. As you finish off soothing your eyes with such spectacular works of art you can shift your focus to nature; the best place to visit in this case is the Jiraseks Gardens. Located on the confluence of the two major rivers, the triangular area contains some of the rare tree species and the St. Nicholas Church.