Krlky

Králíky is a town in the Czech Republic with approximately 4,100 inhabitants, located in the Ústí nad Orlicí District of the Pardubice Region. Its historic center is well-preserved and protected as an urban monument zone. The town has several administrative parts, including villages like Červený Potok and Prostřední Lipka. The name "Králíky" does not directly relate to the Czech word for rabbit but originates from older German roots. Geographically, Králíky is situated near Poland, on the border between the Hanušovice Highlands and Kłodzko Valley, with its northernmost point in the Králický Sněžník Mountains. The highest elevation is Jelení vrch at 936 meters. The area was first mentioned in legal documents from 1367 but was not formally established as a town until the 16th century. By the late 16th century, it became a significant settlement under Zdeněk of Waldstein, who initiated its development. The town faced challenges such as fires and plagues in the following centuries but also experienced industrial growth, including weaving and organ-building. During World War II, Králíky was occupied by Nazi Germany and served as a subcamp for the Gross-Rosen concentration camp. After the war, German-speaking populations were expelled per the Potsdam Agreement. Transport-wise, Králíky lies on the railway line connecting Ústí nad Orlicí to Moravský Karlov and is accessible via the I/43 road, which leads to the Czech-Polish border. Notable sights include the Hora Matky Boží Monastery pilgrimage complex and remnants of the Czechoslovak fortification system from the 1930s. Králíky has twin towns in Poland, Italy, and ...