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City in the Czech Republic
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Hradec Králové is an attractive city in East Bohemia, Czech Republic.
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Cathedral of The Holy Spirit
Founded in 1303 by Elizabeth Richeza of Poland, wife of king Wenceslas II, the cathedral is a late Gothic brick church with two towers.
Built in 1710, it stands on the ruins of the old castle.
Gallery of Modern Art
Modern art from the late 19th century in an Art Nouveau building, built as a bank in 1912.
Hradec Králové is connected by rail and a highway to Prague. It's a 1 hour and 20-40 min trip by train, but it is much faster (price is almost the same) to go there by bus, esp.
Read in the guideYou can explore the old centre on foot. Pretty much the whole town can be taken on by foot but there are public transport buses available if you get tired or taxis.
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