Rtyně v Podkrkonoší

Rtyně v Podkrkonoší (German: Hertin) is a town in Trutnov District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,000 inhabitants.

Rtyně v Podkrkonoší
Town
Panorama of Rtyně v Podkrkonoší
Flag
Coat of arms
Rtyně v Podkrkonoší
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°30′19″N 16°4′19″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictTrutnov
First mentioned1367
Government
 • MayorZdeněk Špringr
Area
 • Total13.89 km2 (5.36 sq mi)
Elevation
405 m (1,329 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total2,962
 • Density210/km2 (550/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
542 33
Websitewww.rtyne.cz

History

Rtyně was probably founded in the late 13th century.[2] The first written mention of Rtyně is from 1367 when it used to be one of the biggest agricultural communities in the region. The way of living changed a lot in the 16th century when coal mining in this region started, although the agriculture did not lose its importance.[3]

Peasants used to keep an important position in Rtyně, which was proved by a peasant uprising in 1775. Coal mining as well as the uprising is remembered in the exposition of the town museum.[3]

In 1931, the village's name was changed to Rtyně v Podkrkonoší. In 1978, it gained town status.[3]

Economy
Church of Saint John the Baptist with the bell tower

The largest employer based in the town is Joyson Safety Systems, a manufacturer of automotive safety systems.

Culture

Since 1962, the town hosts an annual concert band festival. The town is also the seat of the Koletova hornická hudba Concert Band, which was founded in 1864 and is the host band for the annual band festival.[4]

Sights

The most valuable building and symbol of the town is a wooden bell tower from 1592. It is unique in shape and construction. It is located next to the Church of Saint John the Baptist. In front of the church there is a statue of King David by Matthias Braun. Due to poor condition, the original from 1738 was replaced by a copy.[5][6]

Twin towns – sister cities
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Rtyně v Podkrkonoší is twinned with:[7]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. "Historický vývoj" (in Czech). Město Rtyně v Podkrkonoší. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
  3. "Základní informace" (in Czech). Město Rtyně v Podkrkonoší. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
  4. "Historie" (in Czech). Koletova hornická hudba. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
  5. "Památky" (in Czech). Město Rtyně v Podkrkonoší. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
  6. "Rtyně v Podkrkonoší" (in Czech). Kudy z nudy. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
  7. "Užitečné odkazy" (in Czech). Město Rtyně v Podkrkonoší. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
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