Náchod (Czech pronunciation: [ˈnaːxot]; German: Nachod) is a town in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 20,000 inhabitants. It is located on the Metuje River in the Orlické Foothills, on the border with Poland. The town is known both as a tourist destination and a centre of industry. Náchod was founded in the 13th century. The most important monument is the Náchod Castle, protected as a national cultural monument. The historic town centre with the castle complex is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone.