Roztoky
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Roztoky (ˈrostokɪ; ) is a small town in the Czech Republic
. It is located on the Vltava
River, just north of Prague
, the country's capital. 7,719 inhabitants was registered as of January, 1st 2010, but the true number of citizens is probably higher due to a massive development of the town in recent years and the fact that many of new inhabitants have not registered their permanent residence here yet. The town was first mentioned in historical documents in 1233 CE.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
. It is located on the Vltava
Vltava
The Vltava is the longest river in the Czech Republic, running north from its source in Šumava through Český Krumlov, České Budějovice, and Prague, merging with the Elbe at Mělník...
River, just north of Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
, the country's capital. 7,719 inhabitants was registered as of January, 1st 2010, but the true number of citizens is probably higher due to a massive development of the town in recent years and the fact that many of new inhabitants have not registered their permanent residence here yet. The town was first mentioned in historical documents in 1233 CE.
Notable natives and citizens of the city
- Lubomír BenešLubomír BenešLubomír Beneš was a Czech animator, director and author who lived in Roztoky, near Prague. He was married, and had a son and daughter....
- animator, director, author - František August Brauner - lawyer, politician
- Zdenka BraunerováZdenka BraunerováZdenka Braunerová was a Czech painter and graphic designer.A prominent Czech artist, she takes her place on history alongside the likes of Chittussi, Mrštík, Zeyer, Marten, Joža Uprka and sculptors František Bílek and Jan Zrzavý.Zrzavý described her as ".....
- painter, graphic designer - Joe Hloucha - explorer, writer
- Albín Bráf - politician, economist, journalist, professor
- Čeněk Rýzner - doctor, archaeologist, explorer
- Emil Utitz - philosopher, psychologist
External links
- Roztoky (official website)
- Středočeské muzeum (Central Bohemian Museum)
- SK Roztoky (local soccer club website)
- Sokol Roztoky (local sport club website)
- Green party Roztoky (local political group)