Opava District

The district spans across diverse landscapes with urban settlements and rural areas, including numerous municipalities connected by the Opava River valley system.

The region gained prominence as a Silesian administrative center during medieval times, when the city of Opava served as the capital of Czech Silesia.

The district preserves traditional Moravian and Silesian customs through regular events, local gastronomy, and architectural heritage in its numerous municipalities.

The district maintains connections to major cities through an extensive network of roads and railways, with regular public transportation services linking all municipalities.

The Opava District features a combination of German, Czech, and Polish influences in its architecture, reflected in buildings from different historical periods.

Location: Moravian-Silesian Region

Capital city: Opava

Shares border with: Ostrava-City District, Nový Jičín District, Bruntál District, Karviná District, Olomouc District

GPS coordinates: 49.93889,17.90250

Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:52