Prední Kopanina
Encyclopedia
Přední Kopanina is a suburb
of Prague
, Czech Republic
. It is located 10 km northwest of city centre in vicinity of Ruzyně International Airport
and has a population of 667 (2006). First time mentioned in 1285 it was incorporated as a municipal district of Prague in 1974. The main local sight is a Romanesque
rotunda
of St Mary Magdalene from first half of 12th century.
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
of 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...
, 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....
. It is located 10 km northwest of city centre in vicinity of Ruzyně International Airport
Ruzyne International Airport
-Ruzyně today:Most flights depart Ruzyně Airport from the North Terminals . The South Terminals handle a few irregular flights, as well as VIP flights, special flights and small aircraft....
and has a population of 667 (2006). First time mentioned in 1285 it was incorporated as a municipal district of Prague in 1974. The main local sight is a Romanesque
Romanesque architecture
Romanesque architecture is an architectural style of Medieval Europe characterised by semi-circular arches. There is no consensus for the beginning date of the Romanesque architecture, with proposals ranging from the 6th to the 10th century. It developed in the 12th century into the Gothic style,...
rotunda
Romanesque architecture
Romanesque architecture is an architectural style of Medieval Europe characterised by semi-circular arches. There is no consensus for the beginning date of the Romanesque architecture, with proposals ranging from the 6th to the 10th century. It developed in the 12th century into the Gothic style,...
of St Mary Magdalene from first half of 12th century.