Radnice
Radnice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈradɲɪtsɛ]) is a town in Rokycany District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,800 inhabitants. It lies some 20 km (12 mi) to the northeast from the region capital of Plzeň.
Radnice | |
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 Kašpara Šternberka Square | |
 Flag .svg.png.webp) Coat of arms | |
  Radnice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°51′27″N 13°36′26″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Plzeň |
| District | Rokycany |
| First mentioned | 1336 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jan Altman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.65 km2 (4.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 382 m (1,253 ft) |
| Population (2021-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,801 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 338 28 |
| Website | www |
Administrative parts
Village of Svatá Barbora is an administrative part of Radnice.
Economy
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.
Transport
The town is located on a train line leading from Ejpovice. There is a train station which is served by regional trains.
Notable people
- Isaac Mayer Wise (1819–1900), American Reform rabbi; worked here in 1843–1846
- Joseph Lewi (1820–1897), Jewish physician
- Václav Kotva (1922–2004), actor
References
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