Opočno

Opočno (; ) is a town in Rychnov nad Kněžnou District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,100 inhabitants. The town is located on the Dědina River.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Opočno
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_skyline: Opočno from air 10.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Aerial view of Opočno
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Opocno (Rychnov nad Kneznou).svg
Settlement.image_shield: Opocno (Rychnov nad Kneznou) CoA CZ.svg
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Hradec Králové
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Rychnov nad Kněžnou
Settlement.pushpin_map: Czech Republic

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Contents

Administrative division
Etymology
Geography
History
Demographics
Economy
Transport
Sights
Notable people
Twin towns – sister cities
References
External links

Opočno (; ) is a town in Rychnov nad Kněžnou District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,100 inhabitants. The town is located on the Dědina River.

Opočno is known for the Opočno Castle, one of the most magnificent examples of Renaissance architecture in Bohemia. The historic town centre with the castle is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone.