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'''Moravský Krumlov''' ({{IPA-cs|ˈmorafskiː ˈkrumlof}}; {{lang-de|Mährisch Kromau}}) is a town in the [[Znojmo District]], [[South Moravian Region]], [[Czech Republic]]. It has about 6,023 inhabitants (2005 est.). |
'''Moravský Krumlov''' ({{IPA-cs|ˈmorafskiː ˈkrumlof}}; {{lang-de|Mährisch Kromau}}) is a town in the [[Znojmo District]], [[South Moravian Region]], [[Czech Republic]]. It has about 6,023 inhabitants (2005 est.). |
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The city is named Moravský Krumlov ("[[Moravia]]n Krumlov") to differentiate it from [[Český Krumlov]] ("[[Bohemia]]n Krumlov"), which lies in South Bohemia. |
The city is named Moravský Krumlov ("[[Moravia]]n Krumlov") to differentiate it from [[Český Krumlov]] ("[[Bohemia]]n Krumlov"), which lies in [[South Bohemian Region|South Bohemia]]. |
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Founded presumably in 1260 by [[Ottokar II of Bohemia]], the town boasts quite a remarkable history, reaching its peak in the 16th century as the residence of the mighty Lords of Leipa, hereditary marshals to the kings of Bohemia. In 1622 the Krumlov château and the domain were acquired by the [[House of Liechtenstein]]. |
Founded presumably in [[1260]] by [[Ottokar II of Bohemia]], the town boasts quite a remarkable history, reaching its peak in the 16th century as the residence of the mighty Lords of Leipa, hereditary marshals to the kings of Bohemia. In 1622 the Krumlov château and the domain were acquired by the [[House of Liechtenstein]]. |
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On the last night of World War II (7 May 1945), it was heavily bombed by Soviet air forces. As a result, three quarters of the town lay in ruins. The château, the Augustinian monastery, All Saints Church, and St Florian Church were among the buildings that survived. |
On the last night of World War II (7 May [[1945]]), it was heavily bombed by Soviet air forces. As a result, three quarters of the town lay in ruins. The château, the Augustinian monastery, All Saints Church, and St Florian Church were among the buildings that survived. |
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Until 2011, the castle of Moravský Krumlov was home to the series of paintings by [[Alphonse Mucha]] known as "[[The Slav Epic]]" (''Slovanská epopej''),<ref name="battle">{{cite news | last = Cameron |first = Rob | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-10929889 | title = Czech battle over art nouveau epic by Alphonse Mucha |work=BBC | date = 10 August 2010 | accessdate = 11 August 2010}}</ref> which are now housed in Prague.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.praguepost.com/news/7608-slav-epic-arrives-in-prague.html|title=Slav Epic arrives in Prague|date=23 February 2011|author=Benjamin Cunningham|work=[[The Prague Post]]}}</ref> |
Until [[2011]], the castle of Moravský Krumlov was home to the series of paintings by [[Alphonse Mucha]] known as "[[The Slav Epic]]" (''Slovanská epopej''),<ref name="battle">{{cite news | last = Cameron |first = Rob | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-10929889 | title = Czech battle over art nouveau epic by Alphonse Mucha |work=BBC | date = 10 August 2010 | accessdate = 11 August 2010}}</ref> which are now housed in Prague.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.praguepost.com/news/7608-slav-epic-arrives-in-prague.html|title=Slav Epic arrives in Prague|date=23 February 2011|author=Benjamin Cunningham|work=[[The Prague Post]]}}</ref> |
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==International relations== |
==International relations== |
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Revision as of 00:08, 1 January 2018
Template:Geobox Moravský Krumlov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈmorafskiː ˈkrumlof]; German: Mährisch Kromau) is a town in the Znojmo District, South Moravian Region, Czech Republic. It has about 6,023 inhabitants (2005 est.).
The city is named Moravský Krumlov ("Moravian Krumlov") to differentiate it from Český Krumlov ("Bohemian Krumlov"), which lies in South Bohemia.
Founded presumably in 1260 by Ottokar II of Bohemia, the town boasts quite a remarkable history, reaching its peak in the 16th century as the residence of the mighty Lords of Leipa, hereditary marshals to the kings of Bohemia. In 1622 the Krumlov château and the domain were acquired by the House of Liechtenstein.
On the last night of World War II (7 May 1945), it was heavily bombed by Soviet air forces. As a result, three quarters of the town lay in ruins. The château, the Augustinian monastery, All Saints Church, and St Florian Church were among the buildings that survived.
Until 2011, the castle of Moravský Krumlov was home to the series of paintings by Alphonse Mucha known as "The Slav Epic" (Slovanská epopej),[1] which are now housed in Prague.[2]
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Moravský Krumlov is twinned with:
References
- ^ Cameron, Rob (10 August 2010). "Czech battle over art nouveau epic by Alphonse Mucha". BBC. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
- ^ Benjamin Cunningham (23 February 2011). "Slav Epic arrives in Prague". The Prague Post.
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