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Martinov (Ostrava)
Martinov (german: Martinau) is a village, now administrative district of the city of Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian Region in the Czech Republic. The village was first mentioned in a written document in 1424 as ''Myrtynow'' and lies in the historical region of Silesia. Martinov has an agricultural character and has a population of 1,131. The village was administratively joined to Ostrava in July 1961, after that the large food-processing plant was constructed there. Coat of arms of the village depicts Saint Martin of Tours Martin of Tours ( la, Sanctus Martinus Turonensis; 316/336 – 8 November 397), also known as Martin the Merciful, was the third bishop of Tours. He has become one of the most familiar and recognizable Christian saints in France, heralded as the .... External links Official website Ostrava Neighbourhoods in the Czech Republic {{MoraviaSilesia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radnice Martinov
Radnice () is a town in Rokycany District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,800 inhabitants. Administrative parts The village of Svatá Barbora is an administrative part of Radnice. Geography Radnice is located about northeast of Plzeň. It lies in the Plasy Uplands. The highest point is the hill Rovnička at above sea level. The Radnický stream flows through the town. Městský Pond is located inside the built-up area. History The first written mention of Radnice is from 1336, when King John of Bohemia sold it to the Rosenberg family. In 1478, Radnice was acquired by the Sternberg family. From 1541 to 1620, it was owned by the Czernin family. In 1570, Radnice was promoted to a town by Emperor Maximilian II. After the Battle of White Mountain, properties of the Czernin family were confiscated, and Radnice changed owners several times. During the Thirty Years' War, the town was looted several times. From 1758 until the abolition of manorialsm, Radnice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
