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Reichenau - Rax, Törl
Reichenau may refer to: *Reichenau Island, a German island in Lake Constance **Reichenau Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery on the island **Reichenau, Baden-Württemberg, a municipality that encompasses the namesake island and five separate areas on the mainland **Reichenau (Baden) station, situated on the High Rhine railway line *Reichenau, Switzerland, part of the municipality Tamins, in Grisons, Switzerland **Reichenau-Tamins railway station, a nodal railway station *Reichenau, Carinthia, a municipality in Carinthia, Austria *Reichenau an der Rax, a municipality in Lower Austria, Austria *Reichenau im Mühlkreis, a municipality in Upper Austria, Austria *The Polish town of Bogatynia, historically named ''Reichenau'' in German *The Polish village of Topola, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, historically named ''Reichenau'' in German *The Czech town of Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou, historically named ''Reichenau'' in German *The Czech town of Rychnov nad Kněžnou, historically named ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reichenau Island
Reichenau Island () is an island in Lake Constance in Southern Germany. It lies almost due west of the city of Konstanz, between the Gnadensee and the Untersee, two parts of Lake Constance. With a total land surface of and a circumference of , the island is long and wide at its greatest extent. The highest point, the Hochwart, stands some above the lake surface and above mean sea level. Reichenau is connected to the mainland by a causeway, completed in 1838, which is intersected between the ruins of Schopflen Castle and the eastern end of Reichenau Island by a and waterway, the Bruckgraben. A low road bridge allows the passage of ordinary boats but not of sailing-boats. Reichenau Abbey, founded on the island by bishop Pirmin in 724, quickly developed into an influential religious, cultural, and intellectual center. Because of its historical importance and the exceptional quality of the architecture and artwork found in the island's three churches and abbey, Reichena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bogatynia
Bogatynia (; German language, German: ''Reichenau in Sachsen''; ; ) is a town in Zgorzelec County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. As of December 2021, the town had a population of 16,460. Geography The municipal area forms Poland's "Turoszów Salient (geography), panhandle" () between the Czech Republic, Czech town of Frýdlant in the east and the Germany, German town of Zittau in the west. To the southwest, the tripoint of the Czech, German, and Polish borders is located on the Lusatian Neisse, Neisse River. The town lies approximately south of Zgorzelec, and west of the regional capital Wrocław. The town has an area of . History The settlement of ''Richnow'' (modern German: ''Reichenau'', i.e. 'rich vale') in the historical region of Upper Lusatia was first mentioned in a 1262 deed, then a possession of Cistercian St. Marienthal Abbey near Ostritz. It prospered from its location on an important trade route connecting Dresden, residence of the Margraviate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hermann Of Reichenau
Blessed Hermann of Reichenau or Herman the Cripple (18 July 1013– 24 September 1054), also known by other names, was an 11th-century Benedictine monk and scholar. He composed works on history, music theory, mathematics, and astronomy, as well as many hymns. He has traditionally been credited with the composition of " Salve Regina", " Veni Sancte Spiritus",. and " Alma Redemptoris Mater", although these attributions are sometimes questioned. His cultus and beatification were confirmed by the Roman Catholic Church in 1863. Names Hermann's name is sometimes anglicized as Herman or Latinized as Hermannus; it sometimes also appears in the older form Heriman. He is sometimes distinguished as Hermann of Vöhringen (; ) from his birthplace. He is better known as Hermann of Reichenau (; ) from the location of his monastery on Reichenau Island () in Lake Constance. He was traditionally distinguished in Latin as ' (), which appears in English as "Hermann the Lame" () or "Hermann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajhenav
Rajhenav (; ''Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru,'' vol. 6: ''Kranjsko''. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 38.Ferenc, Mitja. 2007. ''Nekdanji nemški jezikovni otok na kočevskem''. Kočevje: Pokrajinski muzej, p. 4.) is an abandoned settlement in the Municipality of Kočevje in southern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region. Geography Rajhenav was formerly a compact ribbon village along the road from Kočevje to Koprivnik, with a trail connecting it to the Rog Sawmill. It lies in a basin northwest of Koprivnik and west of Podstene and is surrounded by low mountains and hills. Elder Mountain (, 1009 m) stands to the east, Stone Mountain (, 850 m) and the Rajhenav Woods () to the north, Highlander Mountain (, 842 m) to the southeast, and Cross Mountain (, 769 m) to the south.Savnik, Roman, ed. 1971. ''Krajevni leksikon Slovenije'', v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rychnov Na Moravě
Rychnov na Moravě () is a municipality and village in Svitavy District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants. Rychnov na Moravě lies approximately north-east of Svitavy, east of Pardubice, and east of Prague Prague ( ; ) is the capital and List of cities and towns in the Czech Republic, largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague, located on the Vltava River, has a population of about 1.4 million, while its P .... Demographics References External links * Villages in Svitavy District {{Pardubice-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rychnov Nad Kněžnou
Rychnov nad Kněžnou (; ) is a town in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones, urban monument zone. Administrative division Rychnov nad Kněžnou consists of eight municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Rychnov nad Kněžnou (9,040) *Dlouhá Ves (548) *Jámy (8) *Lipovka (357) *Litohrady (89) *Lokot (110) *Panská Habrová (126) *Roveň (310) Geography Rychnov nad Kněžnou is located about east of Hradec Králové. The western part of the municipal territory lies in the Orlice Table and includes most of the built-up area. The eastern part lies in the Orlické Foothills and includes the highest point of Rychnov nad Kněžnou at above sea level. The town is situated on the Kněžna River. The streams Liberský potok and Javornický potok joins the Kněžna in the municipal territory. N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rychnov U Jablonce Nad Nisou
Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou () is a town in Jablonec nad Nisou District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,900 inhabitants. Administrative division Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou (2,671) *Pelíkovice (52) Geography Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou is located about south of Jablonec nad Nisou. The northern part of the municipal territory with the town proper lies in the western tip of the Giant Mountains Foothills. The southern part lies in the Ještěd–Kozákov Ridge and includes the highest point of Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou, the hill Bienerthův vrch at above sea level. The upper course of the Mohelka River flows through the town. History The first written mention of Rychnov is from 1361. It was probably founded by the Cistercians from Mnichovo Hradiště in the 13th century. In 1856, the railway was built. It helped to the development ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Topola, Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Topola is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Kamieniec Ząbkowicki, within Ząbkowice Śląskie County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It lies approximately south-east of Kamieniec Ząbkowicki, south-east of Ząbkowice Śląskie, and south of the regional capital Wrocław Wrocław is a city in southwestern Poland, and the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. It is the largest city and historical capital of the region of Silesia. It lies on the banks of the Oder River in the Silesian Lowlands of Central Eu .... References Villages in Ząbkowice Śląskie County {{ZąbkowiceŚląskie-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reichenau Im Mühlkreis
Reichenau may refer to: *Reichenau Island, a German island in Lake Constance ** Reichenau Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery on the island ** Reichenau, Baden-Württemberg, a municipality that encompasses the namesake island and five separate areas on the mainland ** Reichenau (Baden) station, situated on the High Rhine railway line *Reichenau, Switzerland, part of the municipality Tamins, in Grisons, Switzerland **Reichenau-Tamins railway station, a nodal railway station * Reichenau, Carinthia, a municipality in Carinthia, Austria *Reichenau an der Rax, a municipality in Lower Austria, Austria * Reichenau im Mühlkreis, a municipality in Upper Austria, Austria *The Polish town of Bogatynia, historically named ''Reichenau'' in German *The Polish village of Topola, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, historically named ''Reichenau'' in German *The Czech town of Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou, historically named ''Reichenau'' in German *The Czech town of Rychnov nad Kněžnou, historically ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reichenau Abbey
Reichenau Abbey was a Benedictine monastery on Reichenau Island (known in Latin as Augia Dives) in southern Germany. It was founded in 724 by the itinerant Saint Pirmin, who is said to have fled Visigothic Spain ahead of the Moorish invaders, with patronage that included Charles Martel, and, more locally, Count Berthold of the Ahalolfinger and the Alemannian duke Hnabi. Pirmin's conflict with Hnabi resulted in his leaving Reichenau in 727. History Reichenau quickly developed into an influential religious, cultural, and intellectual center. Under Abbot Haito the monastery began to flourish. It gained influence in the Carolingian dynasty, under Abbot Waldo of Reichenau (740–814), by educating the clerks who staffed Imperial and ducal chanceries. Abbot Reginbert of Reichenau (died 846) built up the important book collection. Abbot Walahfrid Strabo (842–849), who was educated at Reichenau, was renowned as a poet and Latin scholar. Reichenau was greatly fostered by its pos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reichenau An Der Rax
Reichenau an der Rax is a market town in the Austrian state of Lower Austria, situated at the foot of the Rax mountain range on the ''Schwarza (Leitha), Schwarza'' river, a headstream of the Leitha. History Reichenau castle was first mentioned in a 1256 deed. Duke Otto, Duke of Austria, Otto IV the Merry, who in 1327 had established the abbey of Neuberg Abbey, Neuberg, acquired Reichenau in 1333 and granted it to the monastery. Originally an ore mining and forestry area, Reichenau due to its picturesque setting became a summer resort of the Vienna, Viennese nobility in the 19th century. From 1854 on the development of the area was decisively promoted by the opening of the Semmering railway line with a train station in neighbouring Payerbach, part of the Austrian Southern Railway ''(Südbahn)'' from the Vienna ''Wien Südbahnhof, Südbahnhof'' to Trieste. Reichenau was directly connected to Payerbach by the ''Höllentalbahn (Niederösterreich), Höllentalbahn'' narrow gauge railw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reichenau, Carinthia
Reichenau () is a municipality in the district of Feldkirchen (district), Feldkirchen in the Austrian state of Carinthia (state), Carinthia. Geography The municipal area is situated in the upper valley of the Gurk (river), Gurk River within the Nock Mountains range (part of the Gurktal Alps). In the north, the road from Feldkirchen in Kärnten, Feldkirchen leads up to Turracher Höhe Pass and Turracher See at a height of Metres above the Adriatic, AA on the border with Predlitz-Turrach in Styria and further down into the Mur (river), Mur Valley. Another small mountain lake is Falkertsee at in the west. Reichenau is the eastern terminus of the ''Nockalmstraße'' scenic route through the Nock Mountains to Krems, Carinthia, Krems. Reichenau consists of the Cadastral community, cadastral communities Ebene Reichenau, Sankt Lorenzen, Sankt Margarethen, Wiedweg, and Winkl. Neighboring municipalities History The remote and densely forested area of the upper Gurk Valley was settled ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
