Radnice

Radnice
Town
256px The central square
120px Flag 90px Coat of arms
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Plzeň
District	Rokycany
Commune	Rokycany
Municipality	Radnice
Parts	Radnice, Svatá Barbora
Center	Náměstí Kašpara Šternberka
- elevation	382 m (1,253 ft)
- coordinates
Area	10.64 km2 (4.11 sq mi)
Population	1,781 (2006-08-28)
Density	167 / km2 (433 / sq mi)
First mentioned	1336
Mayor	Josef Melich
Timezone	CET (UTC+1)
- summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	338 28
Location in the Czech Republic
Location in Rokycany District Location in Rokycany District
Wikimedia Commons: Radnice
Statistics: statnisprava.cz
Website: www.radnice.radnicko.cz

Radnice
Municipality with Commissioned Local Authority
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Plzeň
Little District	Rokycany
Municipalities	Bezděkov, Břasy, Bujesily, Hlohovice, Chlum, Chomle, Kamenec, Kladruby, Lhotka u Radnic, Liblín, Němčovice, Přívětice, Radnice, Sebečice, Skomelno, Újezd u Svatého Kříže, Vejvanov
Area	147.15 km2 (56.81 sq mi)
Population	6,005 (2005-12-31)
Density	41 / km2 (106 / sq mi)

Radnice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈradɲɪtsɛ]) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. 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.

Famous People from Radnice

• Kaspar Maria von Sternberg, (1761-1838), Bohemian scientist, founder of the National Museum in Prague
• Antonín Jaroslav Puchmajer (1769-1820), Czech poet and linguist, served as a Catholic priest in Radnice
• Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise (1819-1900), founder of American Hebrew Union College, served as a rabbi in Radnice
• Joseph Lewi (1820 - 1897), Jewish physician
• Božena Kamenická, (1898-1996), alternative medicine practitioner, also known as "Bába Radnická", since 1938 lived in Radnice
• Václav Kotva, (1922-2004), Czech actor, born in Radnice
• Chotek family who originated from Chockov, nearby this city
• Radnitz, Radnitzer Jewish pedigree
• Josef Leopold Hůrka, (1925-2005), Czech freedom fighter, born in Radnice.

See also

• Radnice coal basin