Český Těšín, Border municipality in Karviná District, Czech Republic
Český Těšín is a border town along the Olza River at 270 meters elevation, forming the western portion of a municipality split between the Czech Republic and Poland. The town spreads along the riverbank where the two countries meet.
After World War I, the historic town of Teschen was divided in 1920 into two separate municipalities. Český Těšín became the Czech portion on the western bank of the river.
The town's theater hosts performances in both Czech and Polish, reflecting how the local community maintains connections across the border through shared cultural events.
Regular train services connect the town to larger cities like Ostrava and Karviná, while international pedestrian bridges offer convenient crossings into Poland. Walking paths along the riverbank provide easy access to both sides.
The Neo-Renaissance railway station ranks among the most architecturally important train stations in all of Czech Republic. Its design and details reflect the building traditions from when the structure was constructed during the railway expansion era.
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