Opava, Statutory city in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic
Description
Opava is a city in the Moravian-Silesian Region that lies along the river of the same name, marked by the Upper Square and the Co-Cathedral of the Assumption. The area is divided into eight city districts and fourteen administrative parts covering around 12 square kilometers (5 square miles) in total.
History
The settlement received its town charter in the early 13th century and became the capital of the Duchy of Troppau under the Přemyslid dynasty. During the Hussite Wars, the area briefly fell under Hussite control before returning to Habsburg rule.
Culture
The Gothic and Baroque churches in the old center reflect the Catholic past, while street names recall Habsburg and Silesian roots. At the city park surrounding the lake, locals spend leisure time walking or sitting in cafés near the pedestrian zone lined with shops and small restaurants.
Practical
The main train station lies west of the old center and offers regular connections to other cities in the region. Visitors exploring on foot can reach most sights within a few minutes from the central square.
Did you know?
A historic pharmaceutical company has been producing in the city since the late 19th century and now ranks among the largest manufacturers in the region. The firm employs several hundred workers and supplies markets across Europe.
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Hradec nad Moravicí Castle
8.5 km
Obchodní dům Breda
463 m
Silesian Museum
421 m
Our Lady of the Assumption Co-Cathedral, Opava
279 m
Raduň Castle
5.9 km
Slezské divadlo Opava
265 m
Church of St. Hedwig
940 m
Church of the Holy Spirit in Opava
196 m
Church of Saint John the Baptist
204 m
Statue of Petr Bezruč in Opava
389 m
Church of Saint Wenceslaus, Opava
265 m
Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary
6.8 km
Statue Group Birds
328 m
Church of Saint Elisabeth in Opava
310 m
Nová Opava Statue
316 m
Erratic Boulder in Opava
216 m
Fountain in Horní náměstí in Opava
179 m
Town hall in Opava
191 m
Church of Saint Adalbert
189 m
Oak in Raduň
4.5 km
Otická sopka
4.1 km
Chapel of the Holy Cross
1.4 km
Chapel of Saint Jude Thaddeus
2.5 km
Educational trail City Parks of Opava
414 m
Břízy tmavé u Raduňských rybníků
4.9 km
Přírodovědná a vlastivědná stezka Hanuše
8.8 km
Glacial Erratic in Hradec nad Moravicí
7.6 km
Náučný chodník Velkohoštickým zámeckým parkem
4.9 km
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