Štítina
Štítina (German: Stettin) is a village in the Czech Republic, about 10 kilometers east of Opava.
Štítina | |
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Village | |
 Train station | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Štítina Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°54′56″N 18°0′38″E | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Moravian-Silesian |
| District | Opava |
| First mentioned | 1282 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Karel Ulrich |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.02 km2 (1.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 238 m (781 ft) |
| Population (2012-01-01) | |
| • Total | 1,204 |
| • Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 747 91 |
| Website | www.stitina.cz |
History
Štítina was first mentioned in 1282. The original keep built by the lords of Benešov was later rebuilt into a moated renaissance castle. In 1785, the castle was turned into a brewery and in 1988, the tumbledown building was eventually demolished.
At the end of World War II, large tank battle took place between Štítina and Kravaře and the village itself was badly damaged.
Notable residents
- Heliodor Píka (1897–1949) — Czechoslovak general executed by the Communists after a show trial; born in Štítina
- Josef Šrámek (1875–1937) — Czech-Silesian lawyer and politician
Gallery
Cross
Crossroads
Old fortification
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