Krnov, Border municipality in Bruntál District, Czech Republic
Description
Krnov is a municipality in the Moravian-Silesian Region near the Polish border, spread across three districts within a hilly landscape. The Neorenaissance town hall anchors the town center and now functions as a cultural facility.
History
The settlement gained town privileges in 1269 and became the capital of the Duchy of Krnov in 1377. This elevation to duchy status separated it from previous rule and strengthened its political standing.
Culture
The former synagogue now serves as an exhibition and concert venue, keeping the town's Jewish heritage present in daily cultural life. This repurposing shows how the community honors its past through ongoing programming.
Practical
The terrain is hilly and well connected by tram and bus routes, making movement between districts straightforward. Comfortable footwear is advisable due to the uneven topography that requires attention while walking.
Did you know?
The Cvilín hill rises with an observation tower from 1903 that offers views toward the border region. Nearby stands the Church of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, constructed in the early 1700s, completing this elevated landmark complex.
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Cvilín
1.6 km
Cvilín Castle
2.8 km
Hošťálkovy Mansion
8.1 km
Bridge of Opavská street over the Opava in Krnov
320 m
Column-21
377 m
Krnov Synagogue
261 m
Javor v zahradě Miks
1.1 km
Kostel Panny Marie Sedmibolestné a Povýšení svatého Kříže na Cvilíně
1.7 km
Church of Saint Martin in Krnov
210 m
Lutheran church
678 m
Brantice Castle
6.4 km
Church of the Holy Spirit
231 m
WOP post in Krasne Pole
5.6 km
WOP post in Bliszczyce
3.4 km
Villa Rudolf Larisch
247 m
Městské divadlo Krnov
585 m
Kostel svatého Benedikta z Nursie
2.3 km
Nhà thờ Đức Mẹ Đồng trinh Maria ở Brantice
6.2 km
Railway Pietrowice Głubczyckie-Krnov border crossing
3.1 km
Krnov Castle
224 m
Svatá Helena a svatý Konstantin
1.7 km
Protected area Staré hliniště
2.4 km
GPK in Pietrowice
3 km
Křížová cesta
1.6 kmDům čp. 8
7.7 km
Vila, Krnov, Revoluční č.p. 893/46
849 m
Cultural monuments in Brantice
6.1 kmMost ulice Vrchlického přes Opavu v Krnově
1.3 km
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