PRAGUE GUIDE

Hradec Králové has been the regional capital of Eastern Bohemia since the 10th century. City is situated just 100 kilometres east of Prague. With a population of 100,000, this green city of parks and gardens lies at the confluence of two rivers - Labe and Orlice - and at the intersection of major roads and railway lines. It is the seat of the Bishop and a centre of trade, industry, science and education. The backbone of cultural life in the city is provided by the Klicpera and Drak (Dragon) theatres, the city's own philharmonic orchestra, the Museum of East Bohemia and Gallery of Modern Art. At the heart of the old town is an attractive "triangular shape" square known as Žižkovo náměstí after the Hussite warrior, Jan Žižka, who is buried here.