Oparany
Encyclopedia
Opařany is a municipality that is situated in the South Bohemian Region
of the Czech Republic
, with a 2007 estimated population of 1392. It is located about 15 kilometers from Tábor
, its administrative district, and approximately 90 kilometers from the capital Prague
and is 464 meters above sea level. The current mayor is Mgr. Blanka Řezáčová.
. His interior belongs to one of the most interesting work of art in central Europe. As an author of the project of the church was authorized Kilián Ignác Dienzenhofer, one of the famous architects of his time. After canceling the Jesuits' order the manor was gained by the Paars. Regional committee of Czech Empire has decided to use the property as a mental hospital in 1877. Since 1923 the institution has served as psychiatric hospital for children only.
The Czech motorcycle cross country (motocross) race held annually.
Hailstorm in 1999
There was a heavy hailstorm at around 3 pm. on Tuesday on July 6, 1999. The size of a hailstone was equal to a tennis ball. Especially roofs, windows and cars were damaged. Fortunately, no wounded have been reported.
South Bohemian Region
South Bohemian Region is an administrative unit of the Czech Republic, located mostly in the southern part of its historical land of Bohemia, with a small part in southwestern Moravia...
of the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
, with a 2007 estimated population of 1392. It is located about 15 kilometers from Tábor
Tábor
Tábor is a city of the Czech Republic, in the South Bohemian Region. It is named after Mount Tabor, which is believed by many to be the place of the Transfiguration of Christ; however, the name became popular and nowadays translates to "camp" or "encampment" in the Czech language.The town was...
, its administrative district, and approximately 90 kilometers from the capital Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
and is 464 meters above sea level. The current mayor is Mgr. Blanka Řezáčová.
History
Firstly mentioned in the year 1268 when the King Přemysl Otakar II bought Opařany redoubt together with the brewery. The Jesuits later in 1727 built a baroque residence with its Frantisek Xaverský church as a resemblance to the church in Prague ClementinumClementinum
The Clementinum is a historic complex of buildings in Prague. Until recently the complex hosted the National, University and Technical libraries, the City Library also being located nearby on Mariánské Náměstí. The Technical library and the Municipal library have moved to the Prague National...
. His interior belongs to one of the most interesting work of art in central Europe. As an author of the project of the church was authorized Kilián Ignác Dienzenhofer, one of the famous architects of his time. After canceling the Jesuits' order the manor was gained by the Paars. Regional committee of Czech Empire has decided to use the property as a mental hospital in 1877. Since 1923 the institution has served as psychiatric hospital for children only.
Cadastral territory
Opařany comprises 6 local villages:- Hodušín
- Nové Dvory
- Olší
- Oltyně
- Podboří
- Skrýchov u Opařan
Events
EnduroThe Czech motorcycle cross country (motocross) race held annually.
Hailstorm in 1999
There was a heavy hailstorm at around 3 pm. on Tuesday on July 6, 1999. The size of a hailstone was equal to a tennis ball. Especially roofs, windows and cars were damaged. Fortunately, no wounded have been reported.
External links
- Village website (cz)
- website (cz) Official website of Opařany
- Bohemia and Bohemian Forest(cz)&(uk)
- Gallery/2008/ Enduro/Oparany(cz)