Choceň - historical part

The East Bohemian town of Choceň lies in the Tichá Orlice river basin about 10 kilometers west of the district town of Ústi nad Orlicí. The city has an altitude of 290 meters and has approximately 8800 inhabitants.
Choceň was first mentioned as a village in 1227. It was already a town in the 14th century. Economic growth of the city did not occur until the 19th century, especially after the construction of the railway in 1845, Choceň became a railway...