Radnice

Radnice
Town
The central square
Flag Coat of arms
Radnice Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°51′27″N 13°36′26″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Plzeň
District	Rokycany
First mentioned	1336
Parts	List Radnice Svatá Barbora
Government
• Mayor	Jan Altman
Area
• Total	10.64 km2 (4.11 sq mi)
Elevation	382 m (1,253 ft)
Population  (2020-01-01)
• Total	1,822
• Density	170/km2 (440/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	338 28
Website	www.mestoradnice.cz

Radnice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈradɲɪtsɛ]) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,800 inhabitants. It lies some 20 km (12 mi) to the northeast from the region capital of Plzeň.

Radnice is also the seat of the Municipality with Commissioned Local Authority within the Plzeň Municipality with Extended Competence.

In 19th century coal mining developed in vicinity of Radnice igniting industrial development, especially in the territory of Břasy. Radnice coal basin was depleted in 20th century and the region has partially reverted to the rural economy.

Transport

The town is located on a train line leading from Ejpovice. There is a train station which is served by regional trains.

Notable people

• Kaspar Maria von Sternberg (1761–1838), scientist, founder of the National Museum in Prague
• Isaac Mayer Wise (1819–1900), American Reform rabbi
• Joseph Lewi (1820–1897), Jewish physician
• Václav Kotva (1922–2004), actor

See also

• Radnice coal basin

References

Media related to Radnice at Wikimedia Commons