Opava, Statutory city in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic
Located along the Opava River, the city features distinct architectural elements including the Horní Square and the Co-Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
Opava received town privileges in 1224 and served as the capital of the Duchy of Troppau before experiencing Hussite rule from 1427 to 1431.
The Silesian Theatre, established in 1805, and the Silesian Museum, founded in 1814, represent the main cultural institutions of this regional center.
The city maintains eight self-governing boroughs and fourteen administrative parts, with efficient transportation links to other major Czech cities.
Teva Czech Industries, established in 1883, continues to operate as one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in the Moravian-Silesian region.
Location: Опава
Inception: 1224
Elevation above the sea: 257 m
Shares border with: Slavkov, Vršovice, Holasovice, Otice, Oldřišov, Štítina, Stěbořice, Velké Hoštice, Hlubočec, Mokré Lazce, Raduň, Pustá Polom, Neplachovice, Chvalíkovice, Nové Sedlice, Branka u Opavy
Email: epodatelna@opava-city.cz
Website: https://opava-city.cz
GPS coordinates: 49.93806,17.90444
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:51
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