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
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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
 (2020-01-01[1])
 • Total2,979
 • Density210/km2 (560/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
542 33
Websitewww.rtyne.cz

History

The very first reference about Rtyně dates back to the 14th century when it used to be one of the biggest agricultural cities 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.

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.

Present

There is a primary school, nursery school, library and a gym accessible not only to the primary-school pupils.

Sights

The dominating feature is a Roman Catholic church and a wooden bell tower (it is not exactly known when these were built).

Culture

The town is host to an annual concert band festival which has been held annually for 50 years, most recently on May 24 and 25, 2014. Bands from throughout the Czech Republic as well as other European countries are invited to attend. The town is also the seat of the Koleta Miner's Band, the oldest municipal band in the Czech Republic (founded in 1864) and the host band for the annual band festival. On April 5, 2014 the Koleta Miner's Band will perform a special commemorative concert celebrating its 150th anniversary.

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

Rtyně v Podkrkonoší is twinned with:[2]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
  2. "Užitečné odkazy". mestortyne.cz (in Czech). Město Rtyně v Podkrkonoší. Retrieved 2020-09-03.



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