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Jeseník District
Jeseník District () is a Okres, district in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. Its capital is the town of Jeseník. With approximately 36,000 inhabitants, it is the least populated district of the Czech Republic. Administrative division Jeseník District is formed by only one Districts of the Czech Republic#Municipalities with extended competence, administrative district of municipality with extended competence: Jeseník. List of municipalities Towns are marked in bold: Bělá pod Pradědem – Bernartice (Jeseník District), Bernartice – Bílá Voda – Černá Voda – Česká Ves – Hradec-Nová Ves – Javorník (Jeseník District), Javorník – Jeseník – Kobylá nad Vidnavkou – Lipová-lázně – Mikulovice (Jeseník District), Mikulovice – Ostružná – Písečná (Jeseník District), Písečná – Skorošice – Stará Červená Voda – Supíkovice – Uhelná – Vápenná – Velká Kraš – Velké Kunětice – Vidnava – Vl� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Districts Of The Czech Republic
Districts of the Czech Republic are territorial units, formerly used as second-level administrative divisions of the Czech Republic. After their primary administrative function has been abolished in 2003, they still exist for the activities of specific authorities and as statistical units. Their administrative function was moved to selected municipalities. Establishment In 1960, Czechoslovakia was re-divided into districts (''okres'', Grammatical number, plural ''okresy''), often without regard to traditional division and local relationships. In the area of the Czech Republic, there were 75 districts; the 76th Jeseník District was split from Šumperk District in 1996. Three consisted only of the Statutory city (Czech Republic), statutory cities of Brno, Ostrava and Plzeň, which gained the status of districts only in 1971; Ostrava and Plzeň districts were later expanded. The capital city of Prague has a special status, being considered a municipality and region at the same time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lipová-lázně
Lipová-lázně (until 1960 Dolní Lipová; ) is a spa municipality and village in Jeseník District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,000 inhabitants. Administrative division Lipová-lázně consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Lipová-lázně (1,655) *Bobrovník (19) *Horní Lipová (294) Geography Lipová-lázně is located about west of Jeseník and north of Olomouc. The northern part of the municipality lies in the Golden Mountains (Sudetes), Golden Mountains, the southern part lies in the Hrubý Jeseník mountains. The highest point is the peak of Šerák at above sea level, located on the southern municipal border. The built-up area is situated in the valley of the Staříč stream. History The first written mention of Dolní Lipová under its Latin name ''Lynda'' is in a copy of a document, which describes the situation in 1290. At that time it became part of the newly formed Duchy of Nysa w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zlaté Hory
Zlaté Hory (; until 1948 Cukmantl; ) is a town in Jeseník District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,700 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone. Administrative division Zlaté Hory consists of seven municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Zlaté Hory (2,984) *Dolní Údolí (33) *Horní Údolí (12) *Ondřejovice (243) * Rejvíz (81) *Rožmitál (33) *Salisov (27) Etymology The name literally means 'golden mountains' in Czech. Geography Zlaté Hory is located about east of Jeseník and north of Olomouc, on the border with Poland. It is located in the historical region of Czech Silesia. It lies in the Zlatohorská Highlands, which gave it its modern name. The southernmost part extends to the Hrubý Jeseník mountain range. In this part is also located Orlík – the highest peak of the municipal territory at above sea level. Several small watercourses flo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vlčice (Jeseník District)
Vlčice () is a municipality and village in Jeseník District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants. Vlčice lies approximately north-west of Jeseník, north of Olomouc, and east of Prague Prague ( ; ) is the capital and List of cities and towns in the Czech Republic, largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague, located on the Vltava River, has a population of about 1.4 million, while its P .... Administrative division Vlčice consists of four municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Vlčice (310) *Bergov (29) *Dolní Les (16) *Vojtovice (17) Demographics Twin towns – sister cities Vlčice is twinned with: * Biała, Poland References External links * Villages in Jeseník District Czech Silesia {{Olomouc-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vidnava
Vidnava (, ) is a town in Jeseník District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone. Etymology The town's name is derived from the name of the Vidnavka River. The name of the river has its origin in ''vidět'' (i.e. 'to see'), which was derived from the clear water through which it could be seen. The town's name first appeared written as ''Wydna'' and ''Widna''. The German name arose from the Czech name and the similarity with the word ''weide'' (i.e. 'willow') is accidental. Nevertheless, the willow appeared on the coat of arms. Geography Vidnava is located about north of Jeseník and north of Olomouc, on the border with Poland. It lies in the Vidnava Lowland, on the right bank of the Vidnavka river. The highest point is at above sea level. In the northern part of the municipal territory is the Vidnavské mokřiny Nature Reserve. It has an area of . The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velké Kunětice
Velké Kunětice () is a municipality and village in Jeseník District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants. Geography Velké Kunětice is located about northeast of Jeseník and north of Olomouc, on the border with Poland. It lies in the Zlatohorská Highlands. The highest point is the hill Kamenný vrch at above sea level. History The first written mention of Velké Kunětice is from 1284, when it was owned by the Bishopric in Wrocław. At the end of the 15th century, there were limestone quarries and iron ore was probably mined in the area. From 1938 to 1945 it was occupied by Germany. During World War II, the Germans operated the E114 forced labour subcamp of the Stalag VIII-B/344 prisoner-of-war camp A prisoner-of-war camp (often abbreviated as POW camp) is a site for the containment of enemy fighters captured as Prisoner of war, prisoners of war by a belligerent power in time of war. There are significant differences among PO ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velká Kraš
Velká Kraš () is a municipality and village in Jeseník District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants. Geography Velká Kraš is located about north of Jeseník and north of Olomouc, on the border with Poland. It lies on the border between the Žulová Hilly Land and Vidnava Lowland. The highest point is the hill Smolný vrch at above sea level. The Vidnávka River flows through the municipality. History The first written mention of Velká Kraš is from 1256. During World War II, the German occupiers operated two forced labour subcamps of the Stalag VIII-B/344 prisoner-of-war camp in the village. Four POWs attempted to escape from one of the subcamps and were killed by the Germans, and then buried in nearby Vidnava. From 1973 to 1990, Velká Kraš was a part of Vidnava. Demographics Transport Velká Kraš is located on the railway line Javorník–Lipová-lázně. Sights The most valuable monument is the Church of Saint Florian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vápenná
Vápenná (until 1949 Zighartice; ) is a municipality and village in Jeseník District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants. Administrative division Vápenná consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Vápenná (1,114) *Polka (21) Geography Vápenná is located about northwest of Jeseník and north of Olomouc. The larger part of the municipal territory lies in the Golden Mountains, only a small part extends lies into the Žulová Hilly Land in the north. The highest point is the Studený mountain at above sea level. The built-up area is situated in the valley of the Vidnávka River. History The first written mention of Zighartice is from 1358. The village was abandoned in around 1420, but was resettled in 1576. During the World War II, the German occupiers operated four forced labour subcamps of the Stalag VIII-B/344 prisoner-of-war camp at the local quarries. In 1949, the municipality was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uhelná
Uhelná (until 1948 Serksdorf; ) is a municipality and village in Jeseník District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants. Administrative division Uhelná consists of six municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Uhelná (337) *Červený Důl (13) *Dolní Fořt (54) *Horní Fořt (43) *Hraničky (6) *Nové Vilémovice (24) Etymology The initial German name of the village was Sörgsdorf (meaning "Sörg's village"). The Czech name Serksdorf was created by transcription of the German name. In 1948, the name Uhelná (adjective form of 'coal') was introduced. It refers to the coal mining that used to be done there. Geography Uhelná is located about northwest of Jeseník and north of Olomouc. The municipal territory briefly borders Poland in the south. Most of the municipal territory lies in the Golden Mountains, but the northern part with the villages of Uhelná, Dolní Fořt and Horní Fořt lies in the Vidnava L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supíkovice
Supíkovice () is a municipality and village in Jeseník District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants. Etymology The name is probably derived from the personal Slavic name Šupík, while the German name is thought to have been created by transcription. The Czech name has been used again since 1924. Geography Supíkovice is located northeast of Jeseník and north of Olomouc. It lies on the border between the Golden Mountains and Zlatohorská Highlands. The highest point is the hill Křemenáč at above sea level. History The first written mention of Supíkovice is from 1284, when it was part of fragmented Piast-ruled Poland. It soon became part of the Duchy of Nysa, which later on passed under Bohemian suzerainty, and following the duchy's dissolution in 1850, it was incorporated directly into Bohemia. The municipality was in the past known for limestone quarries and lime production. In the second half of the 19th century, the municipalit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stará Červená Voda
Stará Červená Voda () is a municipality and village in Jeseník District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants. Administrative division Stará Červená Voda consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Stará Červená Voda (369) *Nová Červená Voda (191) Geography Stará Červená Voda is located about north of Jeseník and north of Olomouc, on the border with Poland. The northern part of the municipality with the built-up area lies in the Žulová Hilly Land. The southern forested part belongs to the Golden Mountains. The highest point is the Sokolí vrch mountain at above sea level. History The first written mention of Stará Červená Voda is in a deed from 1291, which described the situation in 1266. It was then part of the Duchy of Nysa within fragmented Piast-ruled Poland. Later on, along with the Duchy of Nysa, it passed under Bohemian suzerainty, and following the duchy's dissolution ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skorošice
Skorošice () is a municipality and village in Jeseník District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants. Administrative division Skorošice consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Skorošice (619) *Petrovice (51) Geography Skorošice is located about northwest of Jeseník and north of Olomouc, on the border with Poland. The larger part of the municipal territory lies in the Golden Mountains, only the eastern part lies in the Žulová Hilly Land. The highest point is on the slope of the Smrk mountain at above sea level. The built-up area is situated in the valley of the creek Skorošický potok. History The first written mention of Skorošice is from 1290. During World War II, the German occupiers operated the E168 and E790 forced labour subcamps of the Stalag VIII-B/344 prisoner-of-war camp in the village. Allied POWs of various nationalities including British and French were imprisoned the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
