"Rychvald - 1305 - 2005" Rychvald by Zajem

Rychvald Travel Guide: 6 reviews and 14 photos

History

Since its foundation Rychvald was part of Tesin area where Czech and Polish influences were changing. Tesin area in 1327 became to be feud of king Jan Lucembursky and since it throw in one's lot with other Bohemian crown countries.
After death of last Piastovec since 1625 till 1918 the principality belongs to Austrian Habsburks.
Chateau and church of St. Anna are two the oldest buildings in Rychvald.

Rychvald - the heraldry

Welcome to the town of Rychvald

Is anybody interested in heraldry?
Device of the town consists of three lime leap (lime is Czech national tree) and two blue horizontal straps (fishing).

Pros and Cons

Pros:I like this small town.
Cons:Town is not touristly these days.

Intro Updated Apr 3, 2008
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Reviews (7)

Butchery and bakery Shopping (2)

In this building are three separated sections. In the first on the left: before you could find here shoe's shop but... more travel advice

Small supermarket Shopping (2)

There you can buy importent and general things as you usually buy - bread, milk, wine, also some shampoos and body... more travel advice

Hussite church Things to Do (4)

This church was built in 1925 year. New pipe organ was made by factory for musical instruments in Krnov and given to use... more travel advice

Fishing Local Customs (1)

Every year, two months before the Christmas you can see fishers to hunt the fish (mainly karp) off the ponds. We eat the... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written May 20, 2005

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Rychvald by night

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Nemorino Apr 19, 2013 at 3:10 AM

Nice tips on your home town.
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nhcram Nov 19, 2011 at 1:38 PM

Looks like a nice place to visit...good tips.
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jonathanbarker Nov 5, 2010 at 5:25 AM

I love to see Rychvald at night, maybe with my new camera I can try?
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yumyum Mar 8, 2010 at 9:10 AM

Hussite church by night looks good!
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janika Nov 10, 2007 at 10:44 AM

Hey Zajem, Nice to see you again, This is an informative, mini travel guide that enjoyed reading n seeing as well. Thanx for your comments on my hp! Cheers from Ottawa
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diosh Jul 23, 2007 at 7:56 PM

Hello from Richmond, Surrey! Cheers, Diana
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ZiOOlek Feb 5, 2006 at 1:04 AM

It must be small town - I haven't it on my map.:D Yeap, I do plan my trip to Ostrava, in about 1 - 2 months.:) Do you recommend Rychvald?:>
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luckyzen Dec 18, 2005 at 5:55 AM

A lovely page! I also liked the way your homepage opened with a "bang"! Thank you for sharing. Greetings!
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gingerbird Aug 14, 2005 at 1:21 PM

A lovely homepage, I love the Czech republic but like others have never travelled so far east. Your hometown looks great and I love your pictures. Thanks for sharing them ;0)
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matcrazy1 Jun 4, 2005 at 5:13 AM

Wow, this page is growing and growing! Great night shots in travelogue. More, please. I need to make a one day trip there sooner or later.