Kostelec nad Orlicí
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Kostelec nad Orlicí is a town in the Rychnov nad Kněžnou District, Hradec Králové Region. First mentioned in 1316 with a fortified church, it gained market town status in 1341. The town was historically linked to the Potštejn estate and later owned by prominent families like the Pernštejn and Kinsky.
Statistics
Area
26.20 km²
Population
6,252