Krásné Pole

Municipal part of Ostrava, Czech Republic From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Krásné Pole is a borough and municipal district of the city of Ostrava, Czech Republic, situated in the western part of the city. Originally, it was a separate village, until it merged with Ostrava in April 1976.[2] On 24 November 1990, it became one of the 23 self-governing boroughs of Ostrava.[3] With its elevation of 334 meters (1,096 feet), it is the highest-located borough of Ostrava.[4]

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Krásné Pole
Areal view of Krásné Pole, other parts of Ostrava can be seen in the background
Areal view of Krásné Pole, other parts of Ostrava can be seen in the background
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Coat of arms of Krásné Pole
Location of Krásné Pole in Ostrava
Location of Krásné Pole in Ostrava
Coordinates: 49.8441°N 18.1225°E / 49.8441; 18.1225
CountryCzech Republic
RegionMoravian-Silesian Region
CityOstrava
Area
  Total
6.59 km2 (2.54 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total
2,652
  Density402/km2 (1,040/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
725 26
Websitehttps://krasnepole.ostrava.cz/cs
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Etymology

The adjective krásné (neuter form of krásný) means beautiful in Czech, and the noun pole means field, the name therefore translates to English as 'Beautiful Field'. The name was likely chosen due to the panoramic view of the Beskid Mountains visible from the area.[5]

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