Ostrava-City District

Ostrava-City District is an administrative area in the Moravian-Silesian Region that includes the city of Ostrava plus 13 surrounding municipalities. The territory encompasses different landscape types shaped by industrial activity and natural geography.

Coal extraction became the main activity here starting in the 19th century and shaped the region as an industrial center. Mining operations lasted for over a century, establishing the pattern of settlements and connections we see today.

The district reflects its mining heritage through places and spaces that remain central to how people live here today. Visitors encounter former industrial sites that serve as reminders of past work and community life.

The district has good public transport connections, with buses and trams linking Ostrava city to outlying communities. Getting around is straightforward, as services operate regularly throughout the area.

Four major rivers flow through the district and form a natural water system that defines its landscape. These waterways create a distinctive geography that visitors often notice when exploring the area.

Location: Moravian-Silesian Region

Capital city: Ostrava

Shares border with: Frýdek-Místek District, Karviná District, Nový Jičín District, Opava District

GPS coordinates: 49.80000,18.21667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:59