Velký Vřešťov is a market town in Trutnov District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.
Etymology The village was initially called Vřeščov and the name was derived from the personal name Vřešč. The form Vřešťov first appeared in 1378. The prefix velký means 'great' and served to distinguish it from the neighbouring village of Malý Vřešťov ('small Vřešťov', today an integral part of Velký Vřešťov).
Geography Velký Vřešťov is located about north of Hradec Králové. It lies mostly in the Jičín Uplands, but the eastern part of the municipal territory extends into the East Elbe Table. The highest point is at above sea level. The Trotina Stream flows through the market town.
History The first written mention of Velký Vřešťov is from 1348.
Demographics
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights 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.
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