Velký Vřešťov | |
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_01.JPG) Church of All Saints | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Velký Vřešťov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates:50°21′21″N15°45′8″E / 50.35583°N 15.75222°E /50.35583; 15.75222 | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Hradec Králové |
| District | Trutnov |
| First mentioned | 1348 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.50 km2 (3.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 273 m (896 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 256 |
| • Density | 30.1/km2 (78.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 544 54 |
| Website | www |
Velký Vřešťov is a market town inTrutnov District in theHradec Králové Region of theCzech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.
Velký Vřešťov is located about 17 kilometres (11 mi) north ofHradec Králové. It lies mostly in theJičín Uplands, but the eastern part of the municipal territory extends into theEast Elbe Table. The highest point is at 458 m (1,503 ft) above sea level. The Trotina Stream flows through the market town.
The first written mention of Velký Vřešťov is from 1348.[2]
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There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
The main landmark of Velký Vřešťov is the Church of All Saints. Originally a Gothic church, it was rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1723, after it was damaged by the 1720 fire.[5]
