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Staňkov (Domažlice District)
Staňkov (; ) is a town in Domažlice District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,400 inhabitants. Administrative division Staňkov consists of five municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Staňkov I (1,504) *Staňkov II (1,302) *Krchleby (285) *Ohučov (93) *Vránov (147) Etymology The name is derived from the personal name Staněk. Geography Staňkov is located about northeast of Domažlice and southwest of Plzeň. It lies in the Plasy Uplands. The highest point is the hill Holubí hlava at above sea level. The Radbuza River flows through the town. History The first written mention of the village of Staňkov is from 1233. The Městys, market town of Staňkov was a separate settlement first mentioned in 1367. In 1271 the village was sold to Chotěšov Abbey and both the village and the market town were its property until 1425. Staňkov village and Staňkov market town existed separately until 1938, when they were merg ... [...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] |
Radbuza
The Radbuza (; ) is a river in the Czech Republic, the secondary source river of the Berounka River. It flows through the Plzeň Region. It is long, making it the List of rivers of the Czech Republic, 17th longest river in the Czech Republic. Etymology The name is derived from the personal Slavic name Radbud. The land through which the river flows once belonged to someone of that name. Characteristic The Radbuza originates in the territory of Rybník (Domažlice District), Rybník in the Upper Palatine Forest at an elevation of and flows to Plzeň, where it joins the Mže at an elevation of and together they form the Berounka. It is long, making it the List of rivers of the Czech Republic, 17th longest river in the Czech Republic. Its drainage basin has an area of , of which is in Germany. The longest tributaries of the Radbuza are: Settlements The river flows through the municipal territories of Rybník (Domažlice District), Rybník, Bělá nad Radbuzou, Hostouň (Doma� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josef Mathauser
Josef Mathauser (24 July 1846 in Staňkov – 10 January 1917 in Prague) was a Czech painter. Work Mathauser is known for his religious paintings, and for his series of " History of the Czech Nation in Pictures". Among his religious works are the Stations of the Cross in the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Mariánské Lázně (1886–1887) and an altar in the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, and the restoration of religious scenes at Svatá Hora Monastery in Příbram (1895). Josef’s works have gone up for sale at public auction 44 times, and he has a turnover of €360 with a world ranking of 85,137. His works are mainly sold in Austria.https://www.artprice.com/artist/172101/josef-mathauser He is buried at Vinohrady Cemetery Vinohrady Cemetery () is a large cemetery in Vinohrady in Prague 10 which contains Strašnice Crematorium. It is the second largest cemetery in Prague and is registered in the state list of cultural monuments. The remains of two Czech ... [...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] |
Poběžovice
Poběžovice (until 1945 Ronšperk; ) is a town in Domažlice District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,600 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones, urban monument zone. Administrative division Poběžovice consists of seven municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Poběžovice (1,253) *Ohnišťovice (48) *Sedlec (60) *Sezemín (6) *Šibanov (9) *Šitboř (68) *Zámělíč (54) Sezemín and Šibanov form an Enclave and exclave, exclave of the municipal territory. Etymology The name is derived from the personal name Poběh, meaning "the village of Poběh's people". The old Czech word ''poběh'', from which the personal name arose, meant 'wanderer', but also 'Apostasy, apostate'. The German name Ronsperg is derived from ''Ramsberg'', meaning 'ram hill' in German. Geography Poběžovice is located about northwest of Domažlice and sout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Česká Kubice
Česká Kubice () is a municipality and village in Domažlice District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,000 inhabitants. Administrative division Česká Kubice consists of seven municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Česká Kubice (432) *Dolní Folmava (108) *Horní Folmava (202) *Nová Kubice (27) *Nový Spálenec (54) *Spáleneček (41) *Starý Spálenec (17) Etymology The name Kubice is a diminutive of Kouba, which is the Czech name of the river Chamb and the German town Cham. Malá Kouba ('little Kouba') was probably name of a stream that originates here and then flows into the Chamb. The attribute Česká means 'Bohemian', which was used to distinguish from Německá ('German') Kubice (today Nová Kubice, a part of Česká Kubice). Geography Česká Kubice is located about southwest of Domažlice and southwest of Plzeň. The eastern part of the municipal territory lies in the Cham-Furth Depression, the western pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Škoda Works
The Škoda Works (, ) was one of the largest European industrial conglomerates of the 20th century. In 1859, Czech engineer Emil Škoda bought a foundry and machine factory in Plzeň, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary that had been established ten years previously, founding Škoda Works. By World War I, Škoda Works had become the largest arms manufacturer in Austria-Hungary, supplying the Austro-Hungarian army with mountain guns, mortars and machine guns, including the Škoda M1909, and the ships of the Austro-Hungarian navy with heavy guns. After the war and the creation of the First Czechoslovak Republic, the company, previously focusing on the manufacturing of armaments, diversified and became a major manufacturer of locomotives, aircraft, ships, machine tools, steam turbines, equipment for power utilities, among other industrial products. The deteriorating political situation in Europe by the latter half of the interwar period eventually led to a renewed focus on armament ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks in World War II, Tanks and Air warfare of World War II, aircraft played major roles, enabling the strategic bombing of cities and delivery of the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, first and only nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II is the List of wars by death toll, deadliest conflict in history, causing World War II casualties, the death of 70 to 85 million people, more than half of whom were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by massacres, starvation, and disease. After the Allied victory, Allied-occupied Germany, Germany, Allied-occupied Austria, Austria, Occupation of Japan, Japan, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chotěšov Abbey
Chotěšov Abbey () is a former Premonstratensian nunnery in Chotěšov (Plzeň-South District), Chotěšov, about 18 kilometres southwest of Plzeň in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. History Premonstratensian nunnery The abbey was founded between 1202 and 1210 by the Blessed Hroznata, whose sister Vojslava was the first abbess, and settled by nuns from Doksany, Doksany Abbey. The new foundation soon acquired wealth and influence, to the envy of the surrounding lordships and territories. In 1421, during the Hussite Wars the nunnery was occupied and destroyed by a Hussite army under Jan Žižka. During the Thirty Years' War, in 1618, the nunnery was again occupied and plundered. Between 1737 and 1756 the abbey was extensively rebuilt to Baroque architecture, Baroque designs by Jakub Auguston. Dissolution On 21 January 1782 it was dissolved under the rationalist reforms of the Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor, Emperor Joseph II. The lands and buildings were bought in 1822 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Městys
Městys (or, unofficially or obsolete, městečko iterally "small town", translated as " market town", is a status conferred on certain municipalities in the Czech Republic, lying in terms of size and importance higher than that of simple ''obec'' (municipality) but lower than that of ''město'' (city, town). Historically, a ''městys'' was a locality that had the right to stage livestock markets (and some other "extraordinary" and annual markets), and it is therefore translated as "market town". The term went out of official use in Czechoslovakia in 1954 but was reintroduced in the Czech Republic in 2006. As of September 2020, there are 228 municipalities on which the status of ''městys'' has been re-admitted. In all cases, these are municipalities that have requested the return of their former title. This title has not been newly awarded to any municipality that would not have it in the past—the law does not even set any specific criteria for it, only procedural competenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plasy Uplands
Plasy (; ) is a town in Plzeň-North District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,900 inhabitants. It is known for its former monastery of the same name, which is protected as a national cultural monument. Administrative division Plasy consists of six municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Plasy (1,891) *Babina (214) *Horní Hradiště (168) *Lomnička (80) *Nebřeziny (179) *Žebnice (158) Geography Plasy is located about north of Plzeň. It lies in the Plasy Uplands. The highest point is the hill Spálená hora at above sea level. The Střela River flows through the town. History The foundation of the town is connected with the foundation of the Cistercian monastery. The Plasy Monastery was founded in 1144 by then Prince Vladislaus II. The monastery experienced the greatest development during the reign of King Wenceslaus I, and its property gradually grew to cover 50 surrounding villages. The development of the mon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
