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Hrusice CZ Village Centre From S 202
Hrusice () is a municipality and village in Prague-East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants. Hrusice is known as birthplace of Josef Lada and was popularized through his paintings and illustrations on Christmas and Easter postcards and children's books. Geography Hrusice is located about southeast of Prague. The municipality is situated in rolled landscape of the Benešov Uplands. There are two ponds in the municipal territory, Hrusický in the centre of the village and Hubačovský in the northwest. The Hrusický Stream flows through the municipality, but has only local significance. History The first written mention of Hrusice is from 1205, in a deed of King Ottokar I of Bohemia. Hrusice belonged to the direct administration of the Přemyslid dynasty. In 1848 the municipality gained self-government. Demographics The municipality has experienced a significant growth in the 21st century thanks to good connection to the ca ... [...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] |
Ottokar I Of Bohemia
Ottokar I ( cs, Přemysl Otakar I.; c. 1155 – 1230) was Duke of Bohemia periodically beginning in 1192, then acquired the title of King of Bohemia, first in 1198 from Philip of Swabia, later in 1203 from Otto IV of Brunswick and in 1212 (as hereditary) from Frederick II. He was one of the most eminent members of the Přemyslid dynasty. Early years Ottokar's parents were Vladislaus II, Duke of Bohemia, and Judith of Thuringia. His early years were passed amid the anarchy that prevailed everywhere in the country. After several military struggles, he was recognized as ruler of Bohemia by Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI in 1192. He was, however, soon overthrown for joining a conspiracy of German princes to bring down the Hohenstaufen dynasty. In 1197, Ottokar forced his brother, Duke Vladislaus III Henry, to abandon Bohemia to him and to content himself with Moravia. Taking advantage of the civil war in Germany between the Hohenstaufen claimant Philip of Swabia and the Welf cand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illustrator
An illustrator is an artist who specializes in enhancing writing or elucidating concepts by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text or idea. The illustration may be intended to clarify complicated concepts or objects that are difficult to describe textually, which is the reason illustrations are often found in children's books. Illustration is the art of making images that work with something and add to it without needing direct attention and without distracting from what they illustrate. The other thing is the focus of the attention, and the illustration's role is to add personality and character without competing with that other thing. Illustrations have been used in advertisements, architectural rendering, greeting cards, posters, books, graphic novels, storyboards, business, technical communications, magazines, shirts, video games, tutorials, and newspapers. A cartoon illustration can add humor to stories or essays. Tech ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alena Ladová
Alena is a feminine given name from the origins Russia and Czechia. People Alena is a variant of Helen. People with this name include: * Saint Alena (died 640), born in Dilbeek, Belgium, and martyred c. 640 * Alena Douhan, Belarusian diplomat * Alena Holubeva (born 1994), Belarusian basketball player * Alena Martinovská, Czech actress, appearing in the 1954 film ''Komedianti'' * Alena Matejka (Alena Matějková, born 1966), Czech sculptor and glass designer * Alena Mazouka (born 1967), Belarusian long-distance runner * Alena Mihulová (born 1965), Czech actress, married to director Karel Kachyňa * Alena Šeredová (born 1978), Czech model * Alena Vránová, Czech actress, appearing in the 1956 film ''Lost Children (1956 film)'' * Alena Vrzáňová (1931–2015), Czech athlete, figure skater It is also a Catalan last name. People with this name include: * Carles Aleñá (born 1998), Spanish footballer Fiction * Alena (Encantadia), a fictional character who possesses the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sázava Monastery
Sázava Monastery is a former Benedictine abbey and a monastery in Bohemia (Czech Republic), established by Bretislaus I, Duke of Bohemia around 1032. It is situated some 30 km southeast of Prague, on the right bank of the eponymous Sázava river, a right tributary of the Vltava. The town of Sázava (Benešov District) grew around the monastery. The monastery is notable as having followed Slavonic liturgy in the 11th century. It was re-established under the Latin rite in 1097, until its destruction in 1421 due to the Hussite Wars. It was again re-established as part of the re-catholization of Bohemia under Habsburg rule in 1664, and finally dissolved in 1785. The extant buildings mostly date to the Baroque period, with 19th-century neo-Renaissance extensions, with some remaining structures in the Gothic style of the 13th to 14th centuries, notably the unfinished three-nave Gothic basilica. History The monastery is the site of the hermitage of Procopius of Sázava (d. 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portal (architecture)
A portal is an opening in a wall of a building, gate or fortification, especially a grand entrance to an important structure. Doors, metal gates, or portcullis in the opening can be used to control entry or exit. The surface surrounding the opening may be made of simple building materials or decorated with ornamentation. The elements of a portal can include the voussoir, tympanum, an ornamented mullion or ''trumeau'' between doors, and columns with carvings of saints in the westwork of a church. Examples File:Baroque portal in Brescia.jpg, Baroque portal of a private palace in Brescia File:Dülmen, St.-Viktor-Kirche, Eingangsportal -- 2021 -- 4504-10.jpg, Wooden portal of the Church of St. Victor in Dülmen File:Porto - Sant Martí de Cedofeita - Façana principal.JPG, Romanesque portal of the Church of São Martinho de Cedofeita, with nested arches File:Hronsky Benadik-Hlavny portal klastorneho kostola.jpg, Gothic portal of the church in Hronský Beňadik File:FI-Tampere-20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romanesque Architecture
Romanesque architecture is an architectural style of medieval Europe characterized by semi-circular arches. There is no consensus for the beginning date of the Romanesque style, with proposals ranging from the 6th to the 11th century, this later date being the most commonly held. In the 12th century it developed into the Gothic style, marked by pointed arches. Examples of Romanesque architecture can be found across the continent, making it the first pan-European architectural style since Imperial Roman architecture. The Romanesque style in England and Sicily is traditionally referred to as Norman architecture. Combining features of ancient Roman and Byzantine buildings and other local traditions, Romanesque architecture is known by its massive quality, thick walls, round arches, sturdy pillars, barrel vaults, large towers and decorative arcading. Each building has clearly defined forms, frequently of very regular, symmetrical plan; the overall appearance is one of simplic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stříbrná Skalice
Stříbrná Skalice (german: Silberskalitz) is a municipality and village in Prague-East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,500 inhabitants. Administrative parts Villages of Hradec, Hradové Střimelice and Kostelní Střimelice are administrative parts of Stříbrná Skalice. Etymology The name ''Stříbrná Skalice'' means "Silver Rock". The settlement was originally named ''Skalice hor stříbrných'', i.e. "The Rock of Silver Mountains". The name reflects the long mining history of the settlement. Geography Stříbrná Skalice is located about southeast of Prague. It lies on the right bank of the Sázava River. The highest point of the municipality is the peak Skalka with an elevation of . There are several ponds, including Hruškov and Propast ponds. History The first written mention of Skalice is from 1360. The first recorded owners were allegedly Ctibor of Skalice (1360–62), followed by Střížek of Skalice (1376), Kuneš of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strančice
Strančice is a municipality and village in Prague-East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,800 inhabitants. Administrative parts The villages of Kašovice, Otice, Předboř, Sklenka, Svojšovice and Všechromy are administrative parts of Strančice. Etymology The name is derived from the surname Stránka, meaning "the village of Stránka's people". Geography Strančice is located about southeast of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is at above sea level. History The first written mention of Strančice is from 1404. The main impetus for the development of the village was the construction of the railway in 1871. Demographics Transport The D1 motorway from Prague to Brno passes through the municipality. Strančice us located on the railway line Prague– Benešov. Sights A valuable pair of buildings are the former synagogue and rabbi's house, which date from 1849. The Church of Saint Nicholas in located in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brno
Brno ( , ; german: Brünn ) is a city in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. Located at the confluence of the Svitava and Svratka rivers, Brno has about 380,000 inhabitants, making it the second-largest city in the Czech Republic after the capital, Prague, and one of the 100 largest cities of the EU. The Brno metropolitan area has almost 700,000 inhabitants. Brno is the former capital city of Moravia and the political and cultural hub of the South Moravian Region. It is the centre of the Czech judiciary, with the seats of the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, the Supreme Administrative Court, and the Supreme Public Prosecutor's Office, and a number of state authorities, including the Ombudsman, and the Office for the Protection of Competition. Brno is also an important centre of higher education, with 33 faculties belonging to 13 institutes of higher education and about 89,000 students. Brno Exhibition Centre is among the largest exhibition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
D1 Motorway (Czech Republic)
The D1 highway ( cs, Dálnice D1) is the main highway of the Czech Republic. Currently it connects the two biggest Czech cities, Prague and Brno; in the future it will be extended to Ostrava and to the Czech–Polish border in Věřňovice (Karviná District) / Gorzyczki (Wodzisław County). It is long, but the planned length is . It is the busiest motorway in the Czech Republic, with a maximum AADT of 99,000 vehicles per day near Prague. History First attempt The Munich Agreement in 1938 deprived the country of some fundamental road and rail routes. The government rushed to prepare three major infrastructure projects: the Německý Brod – Brno railway; the Plzeň – Ostrava road; and a 4-lane highway from Prague to Velký Bočkov (on the Czechoslovak – Romanian border). On 23 December 1938 the government issued Decree no. 372/1938 Coll. concerning the construction of motorways, establishing the General Motorway Directorate. This decree called for construction of an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
