Frenštát pod Radhoštěm

Sister cities

• La Grange

History

The first written mention of Frenštát is from 1382. It was probably founded during the colonisation between 1293 and 1316. In 1473, it was first referred to as a market town. In the 16th century, it became a prosperous market town with developed trade and handicrafts. The Thirty Years' War affected the town severely as it was burned down in 1626, and occupied by the Swedes in 1646. The plague epidemic also affected Frenštát. In the 17th century, the economy grew, possibly due to being colonised by the Wallachians. In 1781, Frenštát was promoted to a town. In the second half of the 19th century, the industrialisation occurred. Weaving switched to mechanical factory production. Other important industries were dyeing, hosiery and the production of bentwood furniture. The development was supported by the opening of the railway in 1888. In 1921, Frenštát was renamed Frenštát pod Radhoštěm. The development ended with World War II as the town was occupied by the Axis, but was liberated on 6 May 1945. After the war there was an extensive housing construction.

Geography

Frenštát pod Radhoštěm is located about southeast of Nový Jičín and south of Ostrava. It lies mostly in the Moravian-Silesian Foothills. The western part of the municipal territory extends into the Moravian-Silesian Beskids mountain range and contains the highest point of Frenštát pod Radhoštěm, the hill Vlčina at above sea level. The mountain of Radhošť, contained in the name of the town, is located south of the town (outside the municipal territory). The town is situated at the confluence of the Lubina River and Lomná Stream. Frenštát pod Radhoštěm's climate is classified as humid continental climate (Köppen: Dfb; Trewartha: Dcbo). Among them, the annual average temperature is , the hottest month in July is , and the coldest month is in January. The annual precipitation is , of which July is the wettest with , while January is the driest with only . The extreme temperature throughout the year ranged from on 1 February 1956 to on 28 August 1992.