Kunvald
Kunvald (German: Kunewalde, Kunwald) is a market town in 5 km (3.1 mi) north of Žamberk in the Ústí nad Orlicí District, Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has over 1,000 inhabitants. The Unitas Fratrum (Brüdergemeine/Moravian Church) was founded in Kunvald in 1457, when followers of the martyred Jan Hus (John Huss) found refuge on the estate of King George of Poděbrady.
Kunvald | |
|---|---|
 St. George's Church | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Kunvald Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°7′45″N 16°30′0″E | |
| Country |  |
| District | Ústí nad Orlicí |
| First mentioned | 1363 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Josef Paďour |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.93 km2 (11.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) |
| Population (2019-01-01[1]) | |
| • Total | 960 |
| • Density | 32/km2 (83/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 561 81 |
| Website | www.kunvald.info |
Notable people
- Jan Černý-Nigranus (c. 1500–1565), historian, priest, bishop of Jednota bratrská
- Bohuslav Balbín (1621–1688), baroque poet and historian, member of the Jesuit order
Sister city
Because of their connection with the Moravian Church, a sister city relationship between Lititz, Pennsylvania and Kunvald was established on June 11, 2006, during the celebration of the 250th anniversary naming of Lititz. The ceremony took place in Lititz Springs Park.
Gallery
House "Na sboru"
Brethren linden-tree in Kunvald
See also
References
- "Population of municipalities of the Czech republic". Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
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