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Frýdlant nad Ostravicí (; german: Friedland (an der Ostrawitza)) is a town in Frýdek-Místek District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the
Czech Republic The Czech Republic, or simply Czechia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Historically known as Bohemia, it is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. The ...
. It has about 9,800 inhabitants.


Administrative parts

Frýdlant nad Ostravicí is made up of three town parts and villages: Frýdlant, Lubno and Nová Ves.


Geography

Frýdlant nad Ostravicí is located in the
Moravian-Silesian Foothills Moravian-Silesian Foothills ( cz, Podbeskydská pahorkatina, pl, Pogórze Morawsko-Śląskie) are foothills and a geomorphological mesoregion of the Czech Republic. Geomorphology The region represents the westernmost section of the Western Bes ...
, the southern part of the municipal territory extends into the
Moravian-Silesian Beskids The Moravian-Silesian Beskids (Czech: , sk, Moravsko-sliezske Beskydy) is a mountain range in the Czech Republic with a small part reaching to Slovakia. It lies on the historical division between Moravia and Silesia, hence the name. It is part o ...
. The town lies on the
Ostravice Ostravice (german: Ostrawitz, pl, Ostrawica) is a municipality and village in Frýdek-Místek District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,400 inhabitants. Geography Ostravice is located about south of Frýdek- ...
River, at its confluence with Čeladenka Stream. The left bank with Frýdlant lies in the historical land of
Moravia Moravia ( , also , ; cs, Morava ; german: link=yes, Mähren ; pl, Morawy ; szl, Morawa; la, Moravia) is a historical region in the east of the Czech Republic and one of three historical Czech lands, with Bohemia and Czech Silesia. The me ...
, the right bank with the villages of Lubno and Nová Ves lies in Czech Silesia.


History

The first written mention of Frýdlant is from 1395. The town was founded in the second half of 14th century during German
Ostsiedlung (, literally "East-settling") is the term for the Early Medieval and High Medieval migration-period when ethnic Germans moved into the territories in the eastern part of Francia, East Francia, and the Holy Roman Empire (that Germans had al ...
. It was established as a
market town A market town is a settlement most common in Europe that obtained by custom or royal charter, in the Middle Ages, a market right, which allowed it to host a regular market; this distinguished it from a village or city. In Britain, small rural ...
that was supposed to be the local centre of trade and handicrafts. In 1402, Frýdlant was sold by lords of Kravaře to Przemyslaus I Noszak, Duke of Cieszyn and joined to
Duchy of Teschen The Duchy of Teschen (german: Herzogtum Teschen), also Duchy of Cieszyn ( pl, Księstwo Cieszyńskie) or Duchy of Těšín ( cs, Těšínské knížectví), was one of the Duchies of Silesia centered on Cieszyn () in Upper Silesia. It was split o ...
. Frýdlant found itself on the periphery, lost its position and became a mere village. The economy was also hit by the
Hussite Wars The Hussite Wars, also called the Bohemian Wars or the Hussite Revolution, were a series of civil wars fought between the Hussites and the combined Catholic forces of Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund, the Papacy, European monarchs loyal to the Cat ...
. In the 16th century, Frýdlant was sold to the Olomouc Bishopric and became part of the
Hukvaldy Hukvaldy (german: Hochwald) is a municipality and village in Frýdek-Místek District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,100 inhabitants. It is known for the ruins of the third-largest castle in the Czech Republic ...
estate. It was the impetus for the re-development of crafts. In 1625, the village received various privileges from the bishop Franz von Dietrichstein. During the
Thirty Years' War The Thirty Years' War was one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in European history The history of Europe is traditionally divided into four time periods: prehistoric Europe (prior to about 800 BC), classical antiquity (80 ...
, Frýdlant suffered from frequent army crossings. Between 1646 and 1648, the first hammer mills were built and Frýdland gradually became a centre of ironworks. The village later known as Nová Ves was founded near the hammer mills in 1647. In 1675, blast furnaces were built. Thanks to the development of the ironworks and the prosperous
paper mill A paper mill is a factory devoted to making paper from vegetable fibres such as wood pulp, old rags, and other ingredients. Prior to the invention and adoption of the Fourdrinier machine and other types of paper machine that use an endless belt, ...
, the village was promoted by
Maria Theresa Maria Theresa Walburga Amalia Christina (german: Maria Theresia; 13 May 1717 – 29 November 1780) was ruler of the Habsburg dominions from 1740 until her death in 1780, and the only woman to hold the position ''suo jure'' (in her own right). ...
to the market town again in 1775. In 1871 the railroad was built. Large fires in 1886 and 1890 damaged the market town severely. In 1948, Frýdland was promoted to a town.


Demographics


Education

Two
gymnasiums A gymnasium, also known as a gym, is an indoor location for athletics. The word is derived from the ancient Greek term " gymnasium". They are commonly found in athletic and fitness centres, and as activity and learning spaces in educational ins ...
are located in Frýdlant nad Ostravicí, the public Frýdlant nad Ostravicí Gymnasium and the private
Beskydy Mountain Academy Gymnázium Beskydy Mountain Academy is a private gymnasium in the Czech Republic. Located in the town of Frýdlant nad Ostravicí, it draws students from Frýdlant and neighboring towns such as Frýdek-Místek, Frenštát pod Radhoštěm, Ostrav ...
.


Sights

The landmark of the town is the Church of Saint Bartholomew, built in 1672–1690. Other monuments at the town square are the neo-Renaissance town hall from 1894 and a Baroque Marian column with a rare statue of the Virgin Mary of Carmel from 1731. The monastery of the Sisters of Mercy of St. Charles Borromeo with a neo-Romanesque chapel dates from the second half of the 19th century. Today it is used as a retirement home. There are also several original wooden houses that are reminiscent of the original appearance of the town.


Notable people

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Dominik Trčka Dominik Trčka (6 July 1886 – 23 March 1959), also known by his religious name ''Metod'', was a Czech priest of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists). Trčka was engaged in parish missions but went on to also serve Greek Ca ...
(1886–1959), Catholic priest and martyr *
Ferdiš Duša Ferdiš Duša (13 January 1888 in Frýdlant nad Ostravicí – 1958 ibidem) was a Czech folk painter, graphic artist, illustrator and manufacturer of ceramics, coming from the borderland between Moravia and Silesia. Biography Duša did not receiv ...
(1888–1958), artist *
Petr Faldyna Petr Faldyna (born 11 July 1976 in Frýdlant nad Ostravicí) is a former professional Czech footballer. He was top scorer of the Czech 2. Liga The Czech National Football League ( cs, Fotbalová národní liga, ''FNL''), currently known as Fo ...
(born 1976), footballer


Twin towns – sister cities

Frýdlant nad Ostravicí is twinned with: *
Debrzno Debrzno (historically: ''Frydląd Pomorski''; , ''Fréląd'', or ''Frëdląd''; formerly german: Preußisch Friedland) is a town in Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. As of December 2021, the town has a population of 4,983. History The first men ...
, Poland * Dravograd, Slovenia *
Friedland Friedland may refer to: Places Czech Republic * Frýdlant v Čechách (''Friedland im Isergebirge'') * Frýdlant nad Ostravicí (''Friedland an der Ostrawitza'') * Frýdlant nad Moravicí (''Friedland an der Mohra'') France * , street in P ...
, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany *
Friedland Friedland may refer to: Places Czech Republic * Frýdlant v Čechách (''Friedland im Isergebirge'') * Frýdlant nad Ostravicí (''Friedland an der Ostrawitza'') * Frýdlant nad Moravicí (''Friedland an der Mohra'') France * , street in P ...
, Lower Saxony, Germany *
Friedland Friedland may refer to: Places Czech Republic * Frýdlant v Čechách (''Friedland im Isergebirge'') * Frýdlant nad Ostravicí (''Friedland an der Ostrawitza'') * Frýdlant nad Moravicí (''Friedland an der Mohra'') France * , street in P ...
, Brandenburg, Germany *
Frýdlant Frýdlant (; also known as Frýdlant v Čechách, german: Friedland in Böhmen) is a town in Liberec District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 7,400 inhabitants. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law a ...
, Czech Republic *
Korfantów Korfantów (german: Friedland in Oberschlesien, szl, Fyrlōnd), formerly known in Polish as Fryląd, is a town in the Opole Voivodeship of southwestern Poland, with 1,808 inhabitants (2019). In 1946 the town was renamed in honour of politician a ...
, Poland *
Mieroszów Mieroszów (german: Friedland in Niederschlesien) is a town in Wałbrzych County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland, near the border with the Czech Republic. It is the seat of the administrative district ( gmina) called Gmina M ...
, Poland *
Mirosławiec Mirosławiec (german: Märkisch Friedland; csb, Frédlądk) is a town in Wałcz County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, with 4,837 inhabitants (2007). The 12th Air Base of the Polish Air Force is located north of the town. Mirosławiec i ...
, Poland *
Pravdinsk Pravdinsk (, prior to 1946 known by its German name, ', pl, Frydląd, lt, Romuva), is a town and the administrative center of Pravdinsky District in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia. It is on the Lava River and is east of Bagrationovsk and sou ...
, Russia *
Radeburg Radeburg is a town in the district of Meißen, in Saxony, Germany. It is situated 19 km east of Meißen, and 18 km north of Dresden Dresden (, ; Upper Saxon: ''Dräsdn''; wen, label= Upper Sorbian, Drježdźany) is the capital c ...
, Germany * Turzovka, Slovakia


References


External links

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Frýdlantsko-Beskydy Microregion
{{DEFAULTSORT:Frydlant Nad Ostravici Cities and towns in the Czech Republic Populated places in Frýdek-Místek District