BORDER TOWNS AND CITIES

Authors

  • Magdalena Szalbot University of Silesia
  • Agnieszka Sikora University of Silesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31261/no_limits.2021.5.02

Keywords:

Cieszyn, Český Těšín, Trans-Olza, multiculturalism, border town, border city

Abstract

Cieszyn is a town located in the south of Poland on the border with the Czech Republic, on the Olza River. Cieszyn has only 32,000 residents, however, it boasts a long and rich history. Its development and shape were influenced by the shifting national borders, and thus by different cultures, languages, religions, and traditions. Like every border region, it is a specific area where one can observe the clash of groups different with regard to linguistic, social, and historical aspects, often burdened with negative stereotypes about their neighbors from the other side of the river.

Published

2022-04-20

How to Cite

Szalbot, M., & Sikora, A. (2022). BORDER TOWNS AND CITIES. No Limits, (1(5), 8–11. https://doi.org/10.31261/no_limits.2021.5.02