Velichovky
# Velichovky

Velichovky is a spa municipality and village in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 800 inhabitants.

## Administrative parts

The village of Hustířany is an administrative part of Velichovky.

## Geography

Velichovky is located about 23 km (14 mi) west of Náchod and 16 km (10 mi) south of Hradec Králové. It lies in the East Elbe Table. The highest point is the flat hill Za Kostelem at 327 m (1,073 ft) above sea level.

## History

The first written mention of Velichovky is from 1389.

## Economy

Velichovky is known for a peat spa, which was founded in 1897. It focuses on rehabilitation and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.

## Notable people

* Bavor Rodovský mladší of Hustířany (c. 1526 – c. 1600), alchemist

## Twin towns – sister cities

Velichovky is twinned with:

* Jedlina-Zdrój, Poland
