8. Our region and My Hometown
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The most important landmark in Orlová is the Neo-Gothic church, which replaced an older wooden one. An important feature of the church is the stair leading up to it. The church was damaged by extensive coal mining in the town and the surroundings, and renovation work began in the 1990s and still continues.
There are several primary schools in Orlová, mostly Czech, one Polish. Several high schools are located there. Most notable is a Grammar school (Czech gymnasium) which was rebuilt in modern architectural style and opened in 1996.
Orlová organises annually a women's cycle stage race called Gracia-Orlová.
Notable personalities who come from Orlová are:
Stanislav Kolíbal (born 1925), artist and sculptor, Radim Uzel (born 1940), sexologist, Martina Janková (born 1972), opera singer