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Cieszyn (Czech: Těšín, German: Teschen) is a town in southern Poland with 37,300 inhabitants (1995), situated in the Silesian Voivodeship and seat of powiat of Cieszyn (since 1999), previously in Bielsko-Biała Voivodeship (1975-1998). Cieszyn lies on the Olza, a tributary of the Oder river, opposite Český Těšín (49.75° N 18.5833° E). The town combines both Polish and Austrian peculiarities in the style of its buildings. Because of several major fires and subsequent reconstructions (the last one in the late 18th century), the picturesque old town is sometimes called Little Vienna. The only relic of the ancient castle is a square tower, dating from the 12th century and 10th century romanesque chapel. Image File history File links POL_Cieszyn_flag. ... Image File history File links POL_Cieszyn_COA.svgâ€Ž pl: Herb Cieszyn File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Cieszyn ... 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Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2576x1932, 923 KB) Description: Divided city. ... Capital city Katowice Area 12,294 kmÂ² Population (2004) - Density 4,830,000 392. ... Cieszyn Powiat (in Polish powiat cieszyÅ„ski) is an administrative district in Polands Silesian Voivodship. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Bielsko-Biala Voivodeship Bielsko-Biala Voivodeship (Polish: wojewÃ³dztwo bielskie) was a unit of administrative division and local government in Poland from 1975 to 1998, superseded by Silesian Voivodeship and Lesser Poland Voivodeship. ... Olza (Czech Olše, German Olsa) is a river in Central Europe, right tributary of Oder. ... The Oder (or Odra) River (German: Oder, Polish/Czech: Odra, Ancient Latin: Viadua, Viadrus, Medieval Latin: Odera, Oddera) is a river in Central Europe (mostly in Poland). ... 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History

Cieszyn was the capital of the Duchy of Cieszyn and shared its history throughout the ages. It was at Cieszyn that Maria Theresa and Frederick II signed on May 13, 1779, the Teschen Peace Treaty, which put an end to the War of the Bavarian Succession. This article is a short history of the towns of Cieszyn and Cesky Tesin as well as the Duchy of Cieszyn. ... Duchy of Cieszyn (Teschen) (Polish KsiÄ™stwo cieszyÅ„skie) was an independent duchy in the area of Cieszyn Silesia. ... This article is a short history of the towns of Cieszyn and Cesky Tesin as well as the Duchy of Cieszyn. ... Maria Theresa, Empress of Austria, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia The worlds most famous coin, a silver thaler of Maria Theresa, dated 1780 Maria Theresa (German: ; May 13, 1717â€“November 29, 1780) was Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia. ... Frederick the Great Frederick II of Prussia (Friedrich der Große, Frederick the Great, January 24, 1712 – August 17, 1786) was the Hohenzollern king of Prussia 1740–86. ... May 13 is the 133rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (134th in leap years). ... 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... The Treaty of Teschen was signed on May 13, 1779, between Austria and Prussia and ended the War of the Bavarian Succession. ... The War of the Bavarian Succession was a war that occurred in 1778 and 1779. ...

The city was divided in 1920, by the Conference of Ambassadors, a body formed by the Versailles Treaty, leaving a sizeable Polish minority on the Czechoslovakian side. Its suburb of Saska Kępa became what is now the town of Český Těšín in the Czech Republic. Year 1920 (MCMXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ... The Spa Conference was a meeting between the members of the Entente, and of Poland, Germany, and Czechoslovakia that took place in the town of Spa, Belgium between July 5, 1920 and July 16, 1920. ... Woodrow Wilson with the American Peace Commissioners The Treaty of Versailles of 1919 is the peace treaty created as a result of six months of negotiations at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 which put an official end to World War I between the Allies and Central Powers. ... ÄŒeskÃ½ TÄ›Å¡Ãn (Polish: ) is a town in the northeastern Czech Republic, on the Olza river, in Moravian-Silesian Region. ...

On July 19, 1970, five Polish firefighters from Cieszyn died, when a bridge they were on fell into the Olza River, due to heavy flooding.

Culture

Since 19th century the Cieszyn Silesia has been an important centre of Polish Protestantism. Currently Cieszyn is also the site of the Cieszyn Summer Film Festival, one of the most influential film festivals in Poland. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Cieszyn Silesia (Polish: ÅšlÄ…sk CieszyÅ„ski, Czech: TÄ›Å¡ÃnskÃ© Slezsko, German: Teschener Schlesien) is a historical region in south-eastern Silesia, between the Vistula and Oder rivers. ... Protestantism is one of three main groups within Christianity, whose beliefs are centered on Jesus. ... A film festival is a festival in one or more movie theaters with a special program showcasing many films. ...

Industry

Cieszyn is an important centre of the electromechanical industry. It is also the site of the Olza Cieszyn sweets factory (where the famous Prince Polo wafers are made) and a brewery. The main source of income for most of the population is trade with the nearby Czech Republic and transit through three nearby bridges at the Olza. Prince Polo is a Polish chocolate bar. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Olza (Czech Olše, German Olsa) is a river in Central Europe, right tributary of Oder. ...

Sites of interest

Romanesque St. ... In Mosta, Malta, the Rotunda of Santa Marija Assunta is covered by a saucer dome. ... As a means of recording the passage of time, the 11th century was that century which lasted from 1001 to 1100. ... The Piast dynasty is a line of Kings and dukes that ruled Poland from its beginnings as an independent state up to 1370. ... This 14th-century statue from south India depicts the gods Shiva (on the left) and Uma (on the right). ... See also Gothic art. ... The penitent Mary Magdalen, a much reproduced composition by Titian. ... (12th century - 13th century - 14th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 13th century was that century which lasted from 1201 to 1300. ... Bourgeoisie (RP [], GA []) refers to a group of people whose social and political opinions are determined primarily by concern for property values and personal appearance of wealth. ... (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... Cieszyn Silesia (Polish: ÅšlÄ…sk CieszyÅ„ski, Czech: TÄ›Å¡ÃnskÃ© Slezsko, German: Teschener Schlesien) is a historical region in south-eastern Silesia, between the Vistula and Oder rivers. ... The Muzeum ÅšlÄ…ska CieszyÅ„skiego (or Museum of Cieszyn Silesia) is a museum in the town of Cieszyn, Silesian Voivodship, Poland. ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Flag of the Habsburg Monarchy; also used as the flag of the Austrian Empire until the Ausgleich of 1867. ... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... Jesus Church Jesus Church (Polish: ) or Grace Church in Cieszyn is a Lutheran Church. ... Adoration, by Peter Paul Rubens. ... The symbols of the four Evangelists are here depicted in the Book of Kells The Four Evangelists are the four followers of Jesus to whom are ascribed the writings forming the four Gospels of the New Testament: the Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. ... Look up Altar in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

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