Česká Skalice


Česká Skalice is a town in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,000 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

The modern history of the town is connected with textile production, tourism development and the development of private enterprise after the year 1989.

Sights

The town is visited for its connection with life and work of Božena Němcová, who belongs among the most impacful Czech writers. The best-known places are Ratibořice Château and Grandmother's Valley. In Malá Skalice is Museum of Božena Němcová. Until 2017 there was Textile Museum as well but it was closed and the exposition was moved to nearby Dvůr Králové nad Labem.

Notable people

Česká Skalice is twinned with: