Červený Kostelec Live Cam

History

Červený Kostelec’s origins trace back to the late 13th century, when the settlement was first recorded as “Kostelec” in royal charters of King Wenceslaus II. Nestled in the Náchod District of the Hradec Králové Region, this market town evolved around a fortified church (“kostel” in Czech), whose red‑tiled roof and brickwork later inspired the adjective “Červený.” Over centuries, Červený Kostelec became a key waypoint on trade routes connecting Bohemian towns such as Dvůr Králové nad Labem and Broumov, fostering its reputation as a hub for regional commerce and crafts.

During the Hussite Wars in the 15th century, Červený Kostelec’s strategic position in eastern Bohemia rendered it vulnerable to troop movements and skirmishes. Local chronicles recount how villagers fortified the churchyard and stockpiled grain to withstand sieges. Although the town itself was never besieged for long, the turbulent era left its mark on folk architecture and place names—several lanes still bear names commemorating Hussite captains and battles, making the town a living Červený Kostelec history museum for visitors seeking medieval heritage tours.