Tanvald (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtanvalt]; German: Tannwald) is a town in Jablonec nad Nisou District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,100 inhabitants.
Tanvald | |
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 Town hall | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Tanvald Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°44′15″N 15°18′21″E / 50.73750°N 15.30583°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Liberec |
| District | Jablonec nad Nisou |
| First mentioned | 1586 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Vladimír Vyhnálek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.45 km2 (4.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 455 m (1,493 ft) |
| Population (2024-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 6,051 |
| • Density | 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 468 41 |
| Website | www |
Administrative parts
editThe town part of Šumburk nad Desnou and the village of Žďár are administrative parts of Tanvald.
Etymology
editThe original German name Tannwald literally means 'fir forest'. The Czech name was created by transcription of the German name.[2]
Geography
editTanvald is located about 9 km (6 mi) east of Jablonec nad Nisou. It lies in the Jizera Mountains. The highest point is the mountain Špičák at 810 m (2,660 ft) above sea level. The town is situated at the confluence of the rivers Kamenice, which flows along the southern municipal border, and Desná, which flows across the eastern part of the municipal territory.
History
editThe first written mention of Tanvald is from 1586, when it was described as a lumbering settlement. In 1895, the village was promoted to a market town and in 1905 to a town. In 1848, Žďár was joined to Tanvald.[3][4]
The first written mention of Šumburk nad Desnou is from the 17th century, it was probably founded between 1565 and 1581. In 1906, it was promoted to a market town and in 1925 to a town. In 1942, Tanvald and Šumburk nad Desnou were merged into one municipality.[3][4]
From 1938 to 1945 Tanvald was annexed by Nazi Germany and administered as part of Reichsgau Sudetenland. The majority Sudeten German population was expelled in 1945. The town was then resettled with Czechs.[3]
Demographics
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Transport
editTanvald is located on the railway lines Prague–Tanvald and Liberec–Szklarska Poręba. Historic trains also run on the Tanvald–Harrachov cog railway.[7]
Sport
editOn Špičák mountain there is a ski resort.[8]
Sights
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The landmark of the town is the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi. It was built in the neo-Gothic style in 1899–1901.[9]
Špičák mountain is known for the Tanvaldský Špičák observation tower. This stone tower was built in 1909 and is 18 m (59 ft) high.[10]
Notable people
edit- Libor Němeček (born 1968), tennis player and coach
Twin towns – sister cities
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Burbach, Germany
Lubomierz, Poland- Marcinowice, Poland
- Wittichenau, Germany
References
edit- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Tip na výlet: Tanvald a okolí" (in Czech). Czech Radio. 2014-05-06. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b c "Historie města v datech" (in Czech). Město Tanvald. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
- ^ a b "Historie města a okolí" (in Czech). Město Tanvald. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Detail stanice Tanvald" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ "Skiarea Tanvaldský Špičák". SkiAréna Jizerky. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
- ^ "Kostel sv. Františka z Assisi" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
- ^ "Rozhledna Tanvaldský Špičák" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
- ^ "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Tanvald. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
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