An exploration of Hradec Králové












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            * An exploration of Hradec Králové
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            Hradec Králové is a lively city situated in the region of Bohemia in the Czech Republic. J

            two hour train journey away from the centre of Prague, Hradec Králové is perfectly situate
            who want to travel around the Czech Republic and beyond. Home to one of the faculties of M
            the Faculty of Pharmacy of Charles University also makes this a student city where somethi

            happening. Brimming with history but also adapting to modern city life, Hradec Králové has
            to all.
            With prices cheaper than in Prague there is no reason not to sample local Czech cuisine wh

            Hradec Králové. In the city centre there are dozens of restaurants to choose from which of
            food from Mexican to Indian to Italian and more! Most of these restaurants can be found in

            centre of the city in the main square, where you can eat looking out at the Church of the 
            City Hall and the White Tower. If you’re feeling energetic you can climb up the White Towe
            recently been renovated, providing a view over the whole of Hradec Králové.

            Running through the city centre are the rivers Orlice and Labe which provide very relaxing
            walks along its banks. These paths offer a perfect place for jogging or cycling enthusiast
            for miles in both directions.  Shortly before they join, a small park can be found between

            which offer picturesque views across the rivers and a place to relax and enjoy the summer 
            more parks can be found throughout the city and are worth spending some time in, particula
            It is also possible to hire small boats or rowing boats on the rivers giving you a chance 

            from a different angle! If this isn’t for you, there are various seasonal boat trips along
            paddle steamers, which won’t require so much hard work!
            Being the fourth largest city of the Czech Republic means Hradec Králové is the perfect ho

            festivals each year. Throughout June you can enjoy the Czech Film Festival which lasts ove
            brings many people to the city.  Whether you fancy the cultural side of the event or just 
            in the park there’s plenty going on! At the beginning of July Hradec Králové hosts Rock fo

            is enjoyed particularly by many students. Across the weekend a number of acts play the sta
            buzz throughout the city. If these types of events are up your street, due to the ideal lo
            Králové, you can discover plenty more festivals throughout the Czech Republic including Co

            and České hrady.
            Hradec Králové also features an outdoor water park just a five minute walk away from Hotel
            block of student accommodation in Hradec Králové).  Particularly attractive in the summer 

            a great way to enjoy the weekends. If the weather’s not so good there is an alternative in
            which offers similar facilities along with a fifty metre olympic style pool for more serio
            Other points of interest in the city include the Museum of Eastern Bohemia in the city cen

            worth a visit when living in Hradec Králové and offers a discounted rate of entry for stud
            by is an aquarium that houses a variety of fish and plants displayed in multiple tanks, in
            underwater tunnel. Perhaps the best way to see all the species is to visit at feeding time

            a short talk about the fish. Also worthy of a mention is the Futurum shopping centre just 
            city centre (although it is on multiple bus routes).  With a wide variety of shops you’ll 
            everything you need and more here, along with a cinema showing a wide variety of current f

            Although this has just been a brief description of some of the attractions in Hradec Králo
            you can understand why Charles University felt this would be a good location for two of it
            may even sway you to consider studying here! There are plenty more things to do here than 

            above and there’s always somewhere new to explore. This diverse city offers a great mix of
            life along with a more relaxed mentality allowing you to really absorb the atmosphere and 
                                               Fiona Smith is a second year student from Cardiff Unive
                                               Faculty of Pharmacy at the Hradec Králové campus of Cha
                                               interests include music, travelling and dance.