Břeclav presents its historical photographs

Brno, March 5 (ČTK) - The lost corners of Břeclav are now being presented through photographs at the local museum. The exhibition was created with the help of schoolchildren and museum staff. They found old photographs of the town at home. Subsequently, they created new images showing how various parts of the town have changed after nearly a hundred years.
    "Audiences can meticulously compare the transformation of specific buildings, streets, and corners. Thanks to the exhibition, we have acquired a unique collection of old photographs of Břeclav," said museum director Evženie Klanicová to ČTK today. The event is held in anticipation of the 135th anniversary of Břeclav's elevation to town status, which will occur this September.
    Among the old photographs is the original Baroque church of Břeclav. It was bombed at the end of World War II. The building could not be saved. In its place, a new church has stood since 1995. The town lies on the Dyje River, which is spanned by five bridges and footbridges in Břeclav. Although many may no longer remember, there used to be 40 of them. Most were destroyed during the fighting in 1945.
    The collection also includes images of the Břeclav castle and train station. It is the latter that Břeclav owes its elevation to city status. Originally, Břeclav was a smaller Slavic community. In June 1839, it became the first place in Moravia and Bohemia to receive a train. The community began to develop rapidly after the railway was built, merging with other villages, and in 1872 Emperor Franz Joseph I elevated it to city status.