You are most welcome in the city of Hradce Kralove, Czech Republic

The history of the city stretch beck to midieval times and its beginning dates back to year 1225. Hradec Kralove was at that time the royal fortress town and had already become the centre of East Bohemia in the Middle Ages. It did not loose its importance in any of the following historical periods, for example during the Hussite movement, later as the Bishop’s seat, as a military fortress (the battle at Chlum in 1866) etc. Its unique collection of historical sights and structures consists of gothic, rennaisance and baroque monuments. The city also takes pride in its modern architecture monuments from the 20th century. The masterpieces of such architects as Gocar or Kotera and others contributed greatly to gaining the title The Salon of the Republic.

Oficial web page city Hradec Kralove - http://www.hradeckralove.org.

Top tourists attractions

1. WHITE TOWER
Former the renaissace bell tower, completed in 1589. There is situated the second biggest bell in Bohemia. With its unusual timekeeping system where longer minute hand shows hours andshorter hand shows minutes the White tower becomes top-tourist city attraction. The tower is 71.5metres high.
Opening hours: Apr-Sep: 9 AM - 12 AM, 1 PM - 5 PM, first friday in month nocturnal sight-seeings
Adress: Franusova St., Velke namesti
Contact tel: +420 495 513 966
http://www.adalbertinum.cz

2. MUSEUM OF EASTERN BOHEMIA
The monumental museum building, national cultural landmark, was realised according to theproject of the architect Jan Kotěra in 1909 - 1912. There are two city models: so-called Zaloudek´s shows the city at the time of a military stronghold and the city model from the year 2000.
Opening hours: daily except Mon: 9 AM - 12 AM, 1 PM - 6PM
Adress: Eliscino nabrezi 465
Contact tel.: +420 495 512 391
http:// www.muzeumhk.cz

3. GIANT AQUARIUM
With the underwater tunnel offers its visitors a direct encounter with tropical nature. You willalso find there sport facilities with a ricochet court, sauna and fitness centre.
Opening hours: daily except Mon (during school holiday every day) 9 AM - 6 PM
Adress: Baarova 10/1663
Contact: tel:+420 495 534 555
http://www.obriakvarium.cz

4. MUSEUM OF AVIATION
Is being constructed at the airport in Vekose district. There the visiors will learn more about theaviation history in the Bohemia. If the weather is good, you can also see the perfomance of so-called Flying Circus.
Opening hours: Sat - Sun: 10 AM - 5 PM
Adress: Military Airport, in Vekose District
Contact: tel: +420 777 733 098
http://www.letajicicirkus.cz

5. ELBE STEAMERS
Unique steamers such as Primator and Queen Eliska or Pirate´s sailling boat plought throughtthe waters of the Elbe River. The one-hour sightseeing cruise provides an unusual view of Hradec Kralove´s landmarks and the romantic corners of the Elbe riverbanks
Opening hours: May-Oct, Mon-Fri: 3 PM - 8 PM; Sat-Sun: 10 AM - 8 PM, other times by priorarrangement
Adress: The docks at Smetana´s embankment
Contact: tel: +420 777 009 143
http://www.paroplavba.wz.cz

6. OBSERVATORY AND PLANETARIUM
Apart from evening observations of the sky this establishment also offers numerousprogrammes. For children astronomic fairy tales and the planetary trail.
Opening hours: Wed and Fri 7 PM and 8.30 PM, Sat 2 PM, 3 PM, 7 PM and 8.30 PM
Adress: Zamecek 456
Contact: tel: +420 495 264 087
http://www.astrohk.cz

7. BOTANICAL GARDEN OF MEDICAL PLANTS
Was founded as an education centre at the same time as the Faculty of Phramaceutics of theCharles University in 1969. The areas are divided into several sections: learning, botanical,phytotherapeutic, poisonous plants and producton areas.
Opening hours: the greenhouse is accessible all year long by prior arrangement, outdoor Apr-Oct:8 AM - 4 PM
Adress: Heyrovskeho St. 1203, the grounds of the Faculty of Pharmateutics
Contact: tel: +420 495 067 443
http://www.faf.cuni.cz/org/center/garden/

8. GALLERY OF MODERN ART
Ranks among the most prestigious galleries in the Czech Republic. The exposition focuses on 20th-century czech art. There also take place concerts, lectures and other cultural events
Opening hours: daily except Mon: 9 AM - 12 AM, 1 PM - 6 PM
Adress: Velke namesti 139/40
Contact tel.: +420 495 514 893
http://www.galeriehk.cz

9. CITY SPA - AQUACENTRE
Is the significant monument of the urban architecture of the 30´s of the last century. There isaquapark with many attracttions and simulated waves. For visiting there is also 50´ meterswimming pool
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10 AM - 9 PM, Sat-Sun 10 AM - 8 PM
Adress: Eliscino nabrezi 842
Contact: +420 495 404 444
http://www.snhk.cz

10. JIRÁSEK´S GARDENS
The gardens are situated on a triangular area bounded by the confluence of the Elbe and Orlicerivers. You will find there a number of rare tree species, the rests of the military fortification and St. Nicolas wooden Church from the begining of the16th century
Opening hours: Apr - Sep: 6 AM - 9 PM, Oct - Mar: 6 AM - 4 PM

11. WALKING ROUTES THROUGHT THE CITY
The first tour starts in front of the White Tower, second one in front of the Museum of EasternBohemia. There is a total of 24 informative stops on the walking routes. For better orientation theroutes have the arrows on the pavement kerbs. The total duration of the walk is approx.90 and 120 min.
http://www.ic-hk.cz