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Tlučná
Tlučná is a municipality and village in Plzeň-North District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,400 inhabitants. Etymology The name was derived from the Czech word ''tluč'', which then probably meant 'barley' or other pounded grain. Geography Tlučná is located about west of Plzeň. It lies in the Plasy Uplands. The highest point is at above sea level. The stream of Vejprnický potok flows through the town. History The first written mention of Tlučná is from 1115, when Duke Vladislaus I, Duke of Bohemia, Vladislaus I donated the village to the monastery in Kladruby (Tachov District), Kladruby. Demographics Transport Tlučná is located on the railway line Plzeň–Domažlice. Sights There are two protected Cultural monument (Czech Republic), cultural monuments in the municipality: a calvary from the second half of the 17th century and a former manor house, of which only the Neoclassical granary and the Neo-Gothic chapel survived. This Chapel o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pavel Soukup
Pavel Soukup (born 2 January 1971) is a retired Czech middle-distance runner who specialised in the 800 metres. He is best known for winning bronze medals at the 1995 World Indoor Championships and the 1995 Summer Universiade. In addition, he competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics, as well as two World Championships. His personal bests in the event are 1:45.37 outdoors (Nürnberg 1997) and 1:46.38 indoors (Ludwigshafen 1995). Personal life Soukup was born on 2 January 1971 in Stod, but was raised in Tlučná Tlučná is a municipality and village in Plzeň-North District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,400 inhabitants. Etymology The name was derived from the Czech word ''tluč'', which then probably meant 'barley' or other p .... Competition record References 1971 births Living people Czech male middle-distance runners Czechoslovak male middle-distance runners World Athletics Championships athletes for the Czech Republic Athletes (track ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plzeň-North District
Plzeň-North District () is a Okres, district in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. Its capital is the city of Plzeň. The most populated town of the district is Nýřany. Administrative division Plzeň-North District is divided into two Districts of the Czech Republic#Municipalities with extended competence, administrative districts of municipalities with extended competence: Kralovice and Nýřany. List of municipalities Towns are marked in bold: Bdeněves - Bezvěrov - Bílov (Plzeň-North District), Bílov - Blatnice (Plzeň-North District), Blatnice - Blažim (Plzeň-North District), Blažim - Bohy - Brodeslavy - Bučí - Čeminy - Černíkovice (Plzeň-North District), Černíkovice - Čerňovice - Česká Bříza - Chotíkov - Chříč - Dobříč (Plzeň-North District), Dobříč - Dolany (Plzeň-North District), Dolany - Dolní Bělá - Dolní Hradiště - Dražeň - Druztová - Heřmanova Huť - Hlince - Hněvnice - Holovousy (Plzeň-North District), Holovousy - H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plzeň Region
Plzeň Region or Plzeňský Region (also known as Pilsen Region; ) is an Regions of the Czech Republic, administrative unit () of the Czech Republic, located in the western part of the historical land of Bohemia and named after the capital, Plzeň. In terms of area, Plzeň Region is 7,561 km2, the third largest region in the Czech Republic. However, with a population of about 585,000 inhabitants it is the ninth most populous region. After the South Bohemian Region it is the second least densely populated region. The region can be roughly divided into two parts: a highly industrialized north-eastern part with a strong engineering tradition around Pilsen () and a more hilly and rural south-western part with smaller-sized manufacturing companies processing natural resources. The region borders the Karlovy Vary Region (to the north-west), Ústí nad Labem Region (to the north), Central Bohemian Region (north-east), South Bohemian Region (to the east) and with Bavaria (part of G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obec
(, ; plural ) is the Czech and Slovak word for a municipality (in the Czech Republic, in Slovakia and abroad). The literal meaning of the word is " commune" or " community". It is the smallest administrative unit that is governed by elected representatives. Cities and towns are also municipalities. Definition The 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 cadastral areas. Every municipality is also composed of one or more municipal parts (), which are usually town quarters or villages. A municipality can have its own flag and coat of arms. Czech Republic Almost the entire area of the Czech Republic is divided into municipalities, with the only exception being military training areas. The smaller mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vladislaus I, Duke Of Bohemia
Vladislaus I (; – 12 April 1125) was Duke of Bohemia from 1109 to 1117 and from 1120 until his death. Life Vladislav I was a son of Vratislaus II of Bohemia by his second wife Svatava, a daughter of Casimir I of Poland. Together with his cousin Svatopluk, Vladislav expelled his brother Bořivoj II from Bohemia in 1107. In 1109, Svatopluk was killed during a campaign in Poland, and Vladislav I succeeded him as Duke of Bohemia. Bořivoj II returned from exile with the support of Prince Bolesław III Wrymouth of Poland, but was defeated and imprisoned by Vladislav in 1110. In spite of his victory, Vladislav I remained under Polish pressure and was forced to recognize a younger brother, Soběslav, as subordinate ruler of Moravia in Znojmo. In 1117, Vladislav I formally abdicated in favor of Bořivoj II, but retained much of the actual power. In 1120, Bořivoj was deposed again and endowed with Znojmo, while Vladislav resumed the throne, which he held until his death in 1125. ... [...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 Throughout history, many cities have participated in various cultural exchanges and similar activities that might resemble a sister-city or twin-city relationship, but the first officially documented case of such a relationship was a signed agreement between the leaders of the cities of Toledo, Ohio and Toledo, Spain in 1931. However, the modern concept of town twinning appeared during the Second World War. More specifically, it was inspired by the bombing of Coventry on 14 November 1940, known as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cultural Monument (Czech Republic)
The cultural monuments of the Czech Republic ( Czech: ''kulturní památka'') are protected properties (both real and movable properties) designated by the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic. Cultural monuments that constitute the most important part of the Czech cultural heritage may be declared national cultural monuments ( Czech: ''národní kulturní památka'') by a regulation of the Government of the Czech Republic. The government may also proclaim a territory, whose character and environment are determined by a group of immovable cultural monuments or archaeological finds, as a whole, as a monument reservation. The Ministry of Culture may proclaim a territory of a settlement with a smaller number of cultural monuments, a historical environment or part of a landscape area that displays significant cultural values as a monument zone. As of 2019, there are 14 Czech cultural monuments on the World Heritage List. Proclaiming Objects as Cultural Monuments The criter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
České Dráhy
České dráhy (English: ''Czech Railways''), often shortened to ČD, is the major Rail transport, railway operator in the Czech Republic providing regional and long-distance services. The company was established in January 1993, shortly after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, as a successor of the Czechoslovak State Railways. It is a member of the International Union of Railways, International Railway Union (UIC Country Code for the Czech Republic is 54), the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies, and the Organization for Cooperation of Railways. 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. History In 1827–1836, the Budweis–Linz–Gmunden Horse-Drawn Railway, České Budějovice–Linz railway was built, which was the second Horsecar, horse-drawn railway in continental Europe was established. The first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Domažlice
Domažlice (; ) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument reservations, urban monument reservation. Administrative division Domažlice consists of six municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Bezděkovské Předměstí (2,233) *Dolejší Předměstí (577) *Havlovice (269) *Hořejší Předměstí (2,677) *Město (729) *Týnské Předměstí (4,387) Geography Domažlice is located about southwest of Plzeň. It lies on the Radbuza River. It lies on the Zubřina stream. It is situated in the Upper Palatine Forest Foothills. A small part on the southwest extends into the Cham-Furth Depression and includes the highest point of Domažlice, the hill Dmout at above sea level. History The first written mention of Domažlice settlement is in a deed of Duke Boleslaus II, Duke of Bohemia, Boleslaus II f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kladruby (Tachov District)
Kladruby () is a town in Tachov District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,700 inhabitants. Administrative division Kladruby consists of seven municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Kladruby (1,279) *Brod u Stříbra (67) *Láz (48) *Milevo (45) *Pozorka (41) *Tuněchody (30) *Vrbice u Stříbra (47) Etymology The name Kladruby is a common Czech name of settlements, derived from ''kláda'' (i.e. 'log') and ''rubat'' (i.e. 'to chop'). This name was used for settlements where lumberjacks lived. Geography Kladruby is located about west of Plzeň. It lies in the Plasy Uplands. The highest point is the hill Pastvina at above sea level. The Úhlavka River flows through the town. History The Kladruby village was founded together with the Kladruby Monastery in 1115. Around 1233, a new royal town was founded by King Wenceslaus I of Bohemia, Wenceslaus I. Due to power struggles between the King Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia, Wencesla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plzeň
Plzeň (), also known in English and German as Pilsen (), is a city in the Czech Republic. It is the Statutory city (Czech Republic), fourth most populous city in the Czech Republic with about 188,000 inhabitants. It is located about west of Prague, at the confluence of four rivers: Mže, Úhlava, Úslava and Radbuza, together forming the Berounka River. Founded as a royal city in the late 13th century, Plzeň became an important town for trade on routes linking Bohemia with Bavaria. By the 14th century it had grown to be the third largest city in Bohemia. The city was besieged three times during the 15th-century Hussite Wars, when it became a centre of resistance against the Hussites. During the Thirty Years' War in the early 17th century the city was temporarily occupied after the Siege of Plzeň. In the 19th century, the city rapidly industrialised and became home to the Škoda Works, which became one of the most important engineering companies in Austria-Hungary and later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
