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CEST (UTC+2)

Area
  
10.64 km²

Elevation
  
382 m

Local time
  
Thursday 5:57 AM

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Weather
  
3°C, Wind NE at 10 km/h, 96% Humidity

Radnice ( [ˈradɲɪtsɛ]) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It lies some 20 km (12 mi) to the northeast from the region capital of Plzeň.

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Map of 338 28 Radnice, Czechia

Radnice is also the seat of the Municipality with Commissioned Local Authority within the Plzeň Municipality with Extended Competence.

In 19th century coal mining developed in vicinity of Radnice igniting industrial development, especially in the territory of Břasy. Radnice coal basin was depleted in 20th century and the region has partially reverted to the rural economy.

Famous People from Radnice

  • Kaspar Maria von Sternberg, (1761-1838), Bohemian scientist, founder of the National Museum in Prague
  • Antonín Jaroslav Puchmajer (1769-1820), Czech poet and linguist, served as a Catholic priest in Radnice
  • Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise (1819-1900), founder of American Hebrew Union College, served as a rabbi in Radnice
  • Joseph Lewi (1820 - 1897), Jewish physician
  • Božena Kamenická, (1898-1996), alternative medicine practitioner, also known as "Bába Radnická", since 1938 lived in Radnice
  • Václav Kotva, (1922-2004), Czech actor, born in Radnice
  • Chotek family who originated from Chockov, nearby this city
  • Radnitz, Radnitzer Jewish pedigree
  • Josef Leopold Hůrka, (1925-2005), Czech freedom fighter, born in Radnice.

    • References

    Radnice Wikipedia
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