Rybí

Rybí (German: Reimlich) is a municipality and village in Nový Jičín District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,300 inhabitants.

Rybí
Municipality
View of Rybí from Holivák
View of Rybí from Holivák
Flag of Rybí
Flag
Coat of arms of Rybí
Coat of arms
Rybí is located in Czech Republic
Rybí
Rybí
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°36′3″N 18°4′33″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionMoravian-Silesian
DistrictNový Jičín
Founded1397
Area
 • Total9.01 km2 (3.48 sq mi)
Elevation
326 m (1,070 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,260
 • Density140/km2 (360/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
742 65
Websitewww.rybi.cz

Etymology

The name is derived from the Rybí stream (literally "fish stream"), which is today called Rybský.[2]

Geography

Rybí is located about 5 kilometres (3 mi) east of Nový Jičín. The municipality lies in the Moravian-Silesian Foothills on the Rybský stream. The highest point of the municipality is the hill Libhošťská hůrka at 494 metres (1,621 ft).

History
Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross

Rybí was founded in 1397.[3] According to local legends, Rybí existed already in 1241, but was destroyed by a Tatar raid.[2]

Transport

The connection with nearby towns of Nový Jičín and Kopřivnice is provided by local bus transport.

Sport

Rybí is suitable for skiing in the winter season. There is a small ski resort with two platter ski lifts, one 200 m and second 450 m long.[4]

Sights

The most important monument is the Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross. Other sights include two chapels that commemorate the former massive pilgrimage procession of the faithful, and glacial erratics.[5]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie obce Rybí" (in Czech). Obec Rybí. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  3. "Milníky" (in Czech). Obec Rybí. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  4. "Lyžařský areál Rybské sjezdovky – Rybí" (in Czech). VBeskydech.cz. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  5. "Zajímavosti v obci Rybí" (in Czech). Obec Rybí. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
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