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Vidnava
Vidnava (, ) is a town in Jeseník District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone. Etymology The town's name is derived from the name of the Vidnavka River. The name of the river has its origin in ''vidět'' (i.e. 'to see'), which was derived from the clear water through which it could be seen. The town's name first appeared written as ''Wydna'' and ''Widna''. The German name arose from the Czech name and the similarity with the word ''weide'' (i.e. 'willow') is accidental. Nevertheless, the willow appeared on the coat of arms. Geography Vidnava is located about north of Jeseník and north of Olomouc, on the border with Poland. It lies in the Vidnava Lowland, on the right bank of the Vidnavka river. The highest point is at above sea level. In the northern part of the municipal territory is the Vidnavské mokřiny Nature Reserve. It has an area of . The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vidnava Lowland
Vidnava (, ) is a town in Jeseník District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones, urban monument zone. Etymology The town's name is derived from the name of the Vidnavka River. The name of the river has its origin in ''vidět'' (i.e. 'to see'), which was derived from the clear water through which it could be seen. The town's name first appeared written as ''Wydna'' and ''Widna''. The German name arose from the Czech name and the similarity with the word ''weide'' (i.e. 'willow') is accidental. Nevertheless, the willow appeared on the coat of arms. Geography Vidnava is located about north of Jeseník and north of Olomouc, on the border with Poland. It lies in the Vidnava Lowland, on the right bank of the Vidnavka river. The highest point is at above sea level. In the northern part of the municipal territory is the Vidnavské ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |