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No. 4128 · Czechia · Eastern Europe and the Balkans

Krnov

50.09°N 17.70°E · 316 m

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Overview

Krnov is a small historic town of about 22,000 people in Czech Silesia, part of the North Moravia and Silesia region near the Polish border. Its well-preserved historic town centre is protected as an urban monument zone, featuring Baroque architecture and a 52-metre neorenaissance town hall tower.

Architecture · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Museums

Before you go

Culture

Krnov synagogue is the only one in the region surviving in original form, now functioning as an exhibition and concert hall.

History

The historic town centre is a protected urban monument zone featuring neorenaissance and Baroque architecture, including a 1903 town hall with a 52-metre tower.

Transport

Krnov has two railway stations on the Ostrava-Opava-Olomouc line. Trains from Opava run every 20 minutes to 1 hour. Road access is via I/45 and I/57 highways.

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