Opava is a city in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 55,000 inhabitants. It lies on the Opava River, near the border with Poland. It is a regional centre of education and culture, known for the Silesian University in Opava and the Silesian Museum.
- Country
- Margraviate of Moravia, Duchy of Opava, Lands of the Bohemian Crown, Habsburg monarchy
- Inception
- 1224
- Website
- https://www.opava-city.cz/