Опава, Administrative district in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic
Description
Opava is an administrative district in the Moravian-Silesian Region spanning approximately 1,116 square kilometers and encompassing 77 municipalities. The territory sits in the northeastern part of the Czech Republic where it borders Poland directly.
History
The district originated from the Duchy of Troppau, which received town privileges in 1224 and subsequently became a major part of Austrian Silesia. This long period left its mark on the region's character and built environment.
Culture
The area carries forward Silesian traditions that remain visible in local crafts and regional celebrations today. These customs shape how communities gather and celebrate, keeping heritage alive through everyday practices.
Practical
The main access routes run via the D1 motorway on the eastern edge and the I/11 road connecting Ostrava to Bruntál. These routes help visitors reach the district and move between its municipalities easily.
Did you know?
The Chapel of the Holy Cross and the Co-Cathedral of the Assumption stand as national monuments and display extraordinary architecture from different periods. These structures reveal how the region's artistic heritage was shaped by multiple influences.
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Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary
2.8 km
Salvator Church
4.4 km
Otická sopka
1.9 km
Chapel of Saint Jude Thaddeus
3.3 km
Zámek Štáblovice
4.3 km
Zámek Jezdkovice
4.2 km
Hvozdnice
1.3 km
Jewish cemetery in Opava
4.1 km
Church of Saint Lawrence (Štáblovice)
4.2 km
Zámek Stěbořice
2.8 km
Museum of the fortifications Opava-Milostovice
3.9 km
Slezská nemocnice
3.8 km
Památník osvobození ve Stěbořicích
3.1 km
Church of Saint Anne
574 m
Chapel of the Annunciation
2.6 km
Monument to Red Army at Opava cemetery
3.9 km
Kolumbarium
4 km
Chapel of the Saint John the Baptist (Zlatníky)
2.9 km
Slavkov Castle
469 m
Památník legií východní okraj Milostovic
3.8 km
Odbojářů 27
3.8 km
Chapel of Salvator
4.2 km
Špýchar usedlosti čp. 25
2.9 km
Chapel of the Most Holy Redemeer
2.7 km
Chapel of Christ the King
4.3 km
Památník Vincence Praska v Milostovicích
3.9 km
OP-S 26 Za humny Milostovic casemate
4.3 km
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