Skalná
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Administrative division
Skalná consists of five municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[1]
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- Skalná (1,610)
- Kateřina (34)
- Starý Rybník (160)
- Vonšov (111)
- Zelená (7)
Etymology
The original German name Wildstein (i.e. 'wild rock') is most likely derived from the location of the town on a rocky promontory, and from the abundance of game in the forests. The Czech name Vildštejn was created by transcription. After World War II, the town was renamed Skalná (from Script error: No such module "Lang"., i.e. 'rock').[2]
Geography
Skalná is located about Script error: No such module "convert". north of Cheb and Script error: No such module "convert". west of Karlovy Vary. It lies on the border with Germany. The eastern part of the municipal territory lies in the Cheb Basin and the western part lies in the Fichtel Mountains. The highest point is the hill Lužský vrch at Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level. The territory is rich in small fishponds and streams.
Skalná is known for the Soos National Nature Reserve, which is nicknamed "Czech Yellowstone". It is an extensive peat bog and moor, where a large number of mineral springs and pure carbon dioxide spring up in the form of mofettas. There is an educational trail leading along the bottom of a dry lake, which had salt water.[3]
History
The first written mention of Vildštejn is from 1224. The settlement was founded around 1200 in the sub-castle area of Vildštejn Castle. It was owned by various noble families, most notably by the House of Gumerauer (1439–1524), by the Wirsberg family (1531–1590s), who made history not only as robbers, but also as builders of a new church and Renaissance castle, and by the Trauttenberg family (1590s–1799).[2]
In 1950, the name of the municipality was changed to Skalná.[4]
Demographics
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Transport
Skalná is located on the railway line Cheb–Luby.[5]
Sights
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The Romanesque Vildštejn Castle was founded in 1166. It was inhabited until the 19th century, when it was transformed into a malting plant. Today it is a museum.[6]
The Church of Saint John the Baptist was originally a Gothic structure founded by the Teutonic Order, first mentioned in 1320. In 1705–1709, it was rebuilt in the Baroque style.[7]
In Starý Rybník are ruins of a Gothic castle, built in the mid-14th century. After the fire in 1792, a new aristocratic residence was built next to the medieval castle in 1823–1826. Two ground-floor rooms (probably a prison), perimeter walls and the rest of the corner tower have been preserved from the old castle. Both castles are privately owned and inaccessible.[8]
Notable people
- Sigmund von Birken (1626–1681), German poet
- Johann Goldfuß (1908–1970), German luthier
- Pavel Nedvěd (born 1972), footballer, 2003 Ballon d'Or winner
Twin towns – sister cities
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References
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External links
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