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Benešov Nad Ploučnicí (5)
Benešov nad Ploučnicí (german: Bensen) is a town in Děčín District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,600 inhabitants. The historic town centre with the castle complex is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Administrative parts The village of Ovesná is an administrative part of Benešov nad Ploučnicí. Etymology The name is derived from the personal name Beneš, meaning "Beneš's (castle/court)". Beneš was a shortened variant of the name Benedikt. Geography Benešov nad Ploučnicí is located about southeast of Děčín and northeast of Ústí nad Labem. It lies in the Central Bohemian Uplands and within the České středohoří Protected Landscape Area. The highest point is the Hlídka hill at above sea level. The Ploučnice river flows through the town. History The first written mention of Benešov is from 1311. The town was probably founded in the 1230s. Existence of the church is first mentioned in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obec
Obec (plural: ''obce'') is the Czech language, Czech and Slovak language, Slovak word for a municipality (in the Czech Republic, in Slovakia and abroad). The literal meaning of the word is "Intentional community, commune" or "community". It is the smallest administrative unit that is governed by elected representatives. Cities and towns are also municipalities. Definition Legal definition (according to the Czech code of law with similar definition in the Slovak code of law) is: ''"The municipality is a basic territorial self-governing community of citizens; it forms a territorial unit, which is defined by the boundary of the municipality."'' Every municipality is composed of one or more cadastre, cadastral areas. Every municipality is composed of one or more administrative parts, usually called town parts or villages. A municipality can have its own flag and coat of arms. Czech Republic Almost whole area of the republic is divided into municipalities, with the only exception be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orebites
The Orebites ( cz, Orebité) or Hradecti were followers of the Hussites in Eastern Bohemia. The founders took part in the procession on Mount Oreb, near Třebechovice pod Orebem and Hradec. Later, most noble supporters belonged to the East Bohemian church known as the '' Bohemian Brethren''. The ideological founder of the Orebites was the priest Ambrož Hradecký. Leaders included Hynek Krušina of Lichtenburg and Diviš Bořek of Miletínek, the captain of the Hussites in Eastern and Central Bohemia. The Orebites were instrumental in the burning of the Benedictine monastery in Mnichovo Hradiště in the early summer of 1420, and in autumn, they supported the rest of the Hussites at the Battle of Vyšehrad. In 1423, they merged with the ''Sirotci'' of Jan Žižka Jan Žižka z Trocnova a Kalicha ( en, John Zizka of Trocnov and the Chalice; 1360 – 11 October 1424) was a Czech general – a contemporary and follower of Jan Hus and a Radical Hussite who led the Taborites. Ž ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heidenau
Heidenau is a town in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district, in Saxony, Germany. The town is situated on the left bank of the Elbe, 13 km southeast of Dresden (centre). In 2015, it became known for riots by local far-right forces against the arrival of refugees. In August 2015, authorities were forced to impose a temporary ban on assemblies in Heidenau due to continuous harassment of asylum-seekers. References External links * Heidenau, Populated riverside places in Germany Populated places on the Elbe {{SächsischeSchweizOsterzgebirge-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sister City
A sister city or a twin town relationship is a form of legal or social agreement between two geographically and politically distinct localities for the purpose of promoting cultural and commercial ties. While there are early examples of international links between municipalities akin to what are known as sister cities or twin towns today dating back to the 9th century, the modern concept was first established and adopted worldwide during World War II. Origins of the modern concept The modern concept of town twinning has its roots in the Second World War. More specifically, it was inspired by the bombing of Coventry on 14 November 1940, known as the Coventry Blitz. First conceived by the then Mayor of Coventry, Alfred Robert Grindlay, culminating in his renowned telegram to the people of Stalingrad (now Volgograd) in 1942, the idea emerged as a way of establishing solidarity links between cities in allied countries that went through similar devastating events. The comradesh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Ducke
Peter Ducke (born 14 October 1941) is a Sudeten German and a former East German football player. He was born in Bensen, Sudetenland, Germany during World War II. His older brother Roland was also a successful footballer. Ducke played most of his career for FC Carl Zeiss Jena (1959–1977). On the national level he played for East Germany national team in 63 matches (15 goals), and was a participant at the 1974 FIFA World Cup. Early life Peter Ducke and his brother Roland were both born in Bensen but Roland was born there in 1934, while it was part of Czechoslovakia, but Peter was born there while it was part of Sudetenland, Germany during World War II. Their hometown is now, however, known as Benešov nad Ploučnicí, Czech Republic. After the Second World War Ducke's family left their home in Sudetenland to settle in Schönebeck near Magdeburg, Germany. Following both his father and his three brothers into football Ducke began his career in 1950 for a ''Betriebssportgemeins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roland Ducke
Roland Ducke (19 November 1934 – 26 June 2005) was a German professional football player. His younger brother Peter was also a successful footballer.Alle Brüderpaare in der National Mannschaft ll pairs of brothers in the national team Trainer-Baade.de Ducke played almost whole his career for . On the national level he played for East Germany nationa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurt Pscherer
Kurt Pscherer (3 June 1915 – 13 April 2000) was an Austrian actor and theatre director. Life and career Pscherer was born in Beneschau. Before Pscherer came to the Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz as State Director in 1963, he was head director at the Wiesbaden Theater. His appointment to Munich "came as a surprise... without a guest production or rumours about the ministerial decision having preceded". He made a significant contribution to the sustainable profile of the company as Munich's Volksoper: "Kurt Pscherer... From the very beginning, Kurt Pscherer emphasized above all the versatility as the main argument and instrument for the growth of the Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz to Munich's Komischer Oper profile and character of the house lie in its diversity, today musical, tomorrow great opera, the day after tomorrow classical operetta, were his words to the regular audience in 1966". In 1969, the state director founded the company's own "Gärtnerplatz Ballet". This foundin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saxon Renaissance
The Saxon Renaissance (in German: ''Sächsische Renaissance'') is a regional type of architecture from the Renaissance particularly in the area of the Electorate of Saxony on the middle Elbe. Influences that formed the style came primarily from Bohemia, Italy and Poland. There were Italian artist families involved by wandering around and roaming the Saxon cultural area in search of commissions. Thus ensured a mixture of styles as well as the own Saxon style development. History The most important forerunner of the Renaissance in Saxony was the Electoral Saxon master builder ''Arnold von Westfalen'' (ca. 1425-1481), who created the Albrechtsburg Castle in Meissen in the transition from late Gothic to Renaissance. Transitional forms of building décor can also be found at Hartenfels Castle in Torgau, Wurzen Castle, Hinterglauchau Castle in Glauchau and Heynitz Castle. Decisive for the spread of the new architectural style, which originated in Italy and spread throughout Germany ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benešov Nad Ploučnicí (5)
Benešov nad Ploučnicí (german: Bensen) is a town in Děčín District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,600 inhabitants. The historic town centre with the castle complex is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Administrative parts The village of Ovesná is an administrative part of Benešov nad Ploučnicí. Etymology The name is derived from the personal name Beneš, meaning "Beneš's (castle/court)". Beneš was a shortened variant of the name Benedikt. Geography Benešov nad Ploučnicí is located about southeast of Děčín and northeast of Ústí nad Labem. It lies in the Central Bohemian Uplands and within the České středohoří Protected Landscape Area. The highest point is the Hlídka hill at above sea level. The Ploučnice river flows through the town. History The first written mention of Benešov is from 1311. The town was probably founded in the 1230s. Existence of the church is first mentioned in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
České Dráhy
České dráhy (English: ''Czech Railways''), often shortened to ČD, is the major railway operator in the Czech Republic providing regional and long-distance services. Overview The company was established in 1993, after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, as a successor of the Czechoslovak State Railways. It is a member of the International Railway Union (UIC Country Code for the Czech Republic is 54)Community of European Railwaysand the Organization for Railway Cooperation (Asia and Europe). With twenty-four thousand employeesAnnual Report of České dráhy, a.s. for the Year 2014, auditor Deloitte Audit s.r.o. ČD Group is the fifth largest Czech company by the number of employees. Until 1 July 2008, České dráhy was the biggest employer in the Czech Republic. After experiencing regular losses and requiring government subsidy, the railway reported its first ever profit in 2007 while still receiving government subsidy. Attempts to make it more efficient are currently ongoi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rumburk
Rumburk (; german: Rumburg) is a town in Děčín District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. It lies on the border with Germany. Administrative parts Rumburk is made up of town parts of Rumburk 1, Rumburk 2-Horní Jindřichov and Rumburk 3-Dolní Křečany. Geography Rumburk is located about northeast of Děčín. It lies in the salient region of Šluknov Hook, on the border with Germany. Rumburk is situated in the Lusatian Highlands. The highest point is the hill Dymník, at . The Mandau river flows through the town. History The first written mention of Rumburk is from 1298. In 1377 it is already referred to as a town. In 1566, a Renaissance castle replaced an old keep and Rumburk became the centre of the Tolštejn manor. Between 1713 and 1764, English merchants settled here and foreign capital has contributed to long-term development of the town. In 1869, the railroad was built. Rumburk was the scene of the Rumburk re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberec
Liberec (; german: Reichenberg ) is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 103,000 inhabitants and it is the fifth-largest city in the country. It lies on the Lusatian Neisse, in a basin surrounded by mountains. The city centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. Liberec was once home to a thriving textile industry and hence nicknamed the "Manchester of Bohemia". For many Czechs, Liberec is mostly associated with the city's dominant Ještěd Tower. Since the end of the 19th century, the city has been a conurbation with the suburb of Vratislavice nad Nisou and the neighbouring city of Jablonec nad Nisou. Therefore, the total area with suburbs encompasses 150,000 inhabitants. Administrative parts Liberec is made up of 32 city parts and one self-governing borough (Vratislavice nad Nisou). *Liberec I-Staré Město *Liberec II-Nové Město *Liberec III-Jeřáb *Liberec IV-Perštýn *Liberec V-Kristiánov *Liberec VI-Rochlice *Liberec VII-Horní ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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