Hradec Kralove is a city of the Czech Republic, in the Hradec Králové Region of Bohemia and is the regional capital of East Bohemia. A 100 km from Prague, it is easily accessible from the Czech capital by road and rail.

 

Hradec Kralove or Hradec was built on the confluence of Elbe and Orlice rivers as a dowry town of the queen of Wenceslaus II, Elisabeth of Poland, who lived here for thirty years. In the early 15th century, it was an important fortress of the Hussite revolution. The military importance of the city has ended after the battle at Chlum in 1866. With population about 100,000, it is one of biggest Czech cities.

 

Besides boasting of beautiful examples of Gothic, Rennaisance and Baroque architecture such as the belfry at the White Tower, St. Nicolas wooden church, Holy Ghost church, the City Hall and the bishop’s residence, Hradec Kralove also has a number of beautiful parks and green areas. The shady, grassy meandering river banks of the two rivers are popular areas for walking, jogging and cycling. It is a peaceful place offering a great student experience. 

 

It is a popular destination of students not just from Czech Republic but from around the world as it has the University of Hradec Kralove as well as the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry and the Faculty of Pharmacy of Charles University in Prague, which teach their programmes in both Czech and English.

 

Moreover Hradec Kralove is a good study destination as it is a very student friendly town. The town offers almost everything students need. There are a number of excellent libraries, gyms, a winter stadium, swimming pools, malls, cinemas, restaurants, etc all which help to make the student comfortable. The International student body here is very helpful and friendly and students soon feel at home.