Nové Mesto nad Metují
Encyclopedia
Nové Město nad Metují (ˈnovɛː ˈmɲɛsto ˈnad mɛtujiː; ) is a town in the Hradec Králové Region
of the Czech Republic
. It had 10049 inhabitants in January 2007. The Metuje
River flows through the town.
Nové Město nad Metují was founded by Jan Černčický of Kácov in 1501.
, in the northern Czech Republic. It is near the larger city of Náchod
, and is located next to the Metuje River, thus giving to the city's name, "New City on the Metuje".
with: Duszniki-Zdrój
, Poland
Hilden
, Germany
Warrington
, United Kingdom
Hradec Králové Region
Hradec Králové Region is an administrative unit of the Czech Republic, located in the north-eastern part of its historical region of Bohemia. It is named after its capital Hradec Králové....
of the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
. It had 10049 inhabitants in January 2007. The Metuje
Metuje
Metuje is a river in north-eastern Czech Republic. It is long and flows to Labe River. The Metuje flows through several towns, including Teplice nad Metují, Náchod and Nové Město nad Metují.- References :*...
River flows through the town.
Nové Město nad Metují was founded by Jan Černčický of Kácov in 1501.
Location and geography
Nové Město nad Metují is located several miles from PolandPoland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
, in the northern Czech Republic. It is near the larger city of Náchod
Náchod
Náchod -History:Náchod was founded in 14th century by knight Hron of Načeradice, who founded a castle on a strategical place, where local trade road reaches the defile called Branka. The first written note dates back to 1254.-Castle:...
, and is located next to the Metuje River, thus giving to the city's name, "New City on the Metuje".
Twin towns — Sister cities
Nové Město nad Metují is twinnedTown twinning
Twin towns and sister cities are two of many terms used to describe the cooperative agreements between towns, cities, and even counties in geographically and politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties.- Terminology :...
with: Duszniki-Zdrój
Duszniki-Zdrój
Duszniki-Zdrój is a spa town in the Klodzko Valley on the Bystrzyca River in Kłodzko County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland. It is a notable spa town and a major tourist attraction of the area.-Economy:...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
Hilden
Hilden
Hilden is a city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is situated in the District of Mettmann, west of Solingen and east of Düsseldorf on the right side of the Rhine. It is a middle sized industrial town with a forest and numerous attractions....
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
Warrington
Warrington
Warrington is a town, borough and unitary authority area of Cheshire, England. It stands on the banks of the River Mersey, which is tidal to the west of the weir at Howley. It lies 16 miles east of Liverpool, 19 miles west of Manchester and 8 miles south of St Helens...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...