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Rtyně v Podkrkonoší

Coordinates: 50°30′19″N 16°4′19″E / 50.50528°N 16.07194°E / 50.50528; 16.07194
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Rtyně v Podkrkonoší
Town
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Coordinates: 50°30′19″N 16°4′19″E / 50.50528°N 16.07194°E / 50.50528; 16.07194
CountryFile:Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictTrutnov
First mentioned1367
Government
 • MayorStanislav Řezníček
Area
 • Total
13.89 km2 (5.36 sq mi)
Elevation
405 m (1,329 ft)
Population
 (2026-01-01)[1]
 • Total
2,841
 • Density204.5/km2 (529.7/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
542 33
Websitewww.rtyne.cz

Rtyně v Podkrkonoší (German: Hertin) is a town in Trutnov District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,800 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name Rtyně is derived from the Czech word rty ('lips', in Old Czech also 'mouth'). There is a theory that Rtyně was originally the name of the local stream, transferred to the settlement.[2]

Geography

Rtyně v Podkrkonoší is located about 13 kilometres (8 mi) southeast of Trutnov and 36 km (22 mi) northeast of Hradec Králové. It lies on the border between the Giant Mountains Foothills and Broumov Highlands. The highest point is a hill at 642 m (2,106 ft) above sea level. The Rtyňka Stream flows through the town.

History

Rtyně was probably founded in the late 13th century.[3] The first written mention of Rtyně is from 1367 when it used to be one of the largest 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.[4] Coal was mined in Rtyně from 1590 to 1990.[5]

Peasants used to keep an important position in Rtyně, which was proved by a peasant uprising in 1775. In 1931, the name of the municipality was changed to Rtyně v Podkrkonoší.[4] In 1978, it gained town status.[6]

Demographics

Economy

The largest employer based in the town is Joyson Safety Systems, a manufacturer of automotive safety systems. It employs more than 100 people.[9]

Transport

The I/14 road (the section from Trutnov to Náchod) runs through the town.

Rtyně v Podkrkonoší is located on the railway line Prague–Trutnov.[10]

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.[11]

Sights

The most valuable building and symbol of the town is a wooden bell tower from 1592. It is located next to the Church of Saint John the Baptist and is unique in shape and construction. In front of the church stands a statue of King David by Matthias Braun. Due to poor condition, the original from 1738 was replaced by a copy.[12][13]

Coal mining and the peasant uprising are remembered in the exposition of the town museum.[5]

Twin towns – sister cities

Rtyně v Podkrkonoší is twinned with:[14]

References

  1. ↑ "Population in municipalities as at 1. 1". DataStat. Czech Statistical Office. 2026-05-18.
  2. ↑ Profous, Antonín (1951). Místní jména v Čechách III: M–Ř (in čeština). p. 607.
  3. ↑ "Historický vývoj" (in čeština). Město Rtyně v Podkrkonoší. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Základní informace" (in čeština). Město Rtyně v Podkrkonoší. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Městské muzeum Rtyně v Podkrkonoší" (in čeština). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
  6. ↑ "Městské symboly" (in čeština). Město Rtyně v Podkrkonoší. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
  7. ↑ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in čeština). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  8. ↑ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  9. ↑ "Registr ekonomických subjektů". Business Register (in čeština). Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
  10. ↑ "Station details Rtyně v Podkrkonoší". České dráhy. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
  11. ↑ "Historie" (in čeština). Koletova hornická hudba. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
  12. ↑ "Historické památky" (in čeština). Město Rtyně v Podkrkonoší. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
  13. ↑ "Rtyně v Podkrkonoší" (in čeština). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
  14. ↑ "Užitečné odkazy" (in čeština). Město Rtyně v Podkrkonoší. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
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