Rybná nad Zdobnicí

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.

Rybná nad Zdobnicí

Německá Rybná
Village
Chapel of Saint Anne
Rybná nad Zdobnicí
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°06′26″N 16°21′56″E
CountryCzech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictRychnov nad Kněžnou
Founded1354
Government
  MayorMarie Valášková
Area
  Total9.17 km2 (3.54 sq mi)
Elevation
405 m (1,329 ft)
Population
 (2006-8-28)
  Total429
  Density47/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
517 55
Websitewww.obec-rybna.ic.cz

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.

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