severely damaged the historic centre, but did not damage the town's landmarks. The German-speaking population was expelled in 1945 according to the Beneš decrees and replaced by Czech settlers. Transport Fulnek lies on a short railway line of local importance Fulnek–Suchdol nad Odrou. Sport The local football club Fotbal Fulnek plays in lower amateur tiers. Sights The complex of the Fulnek Castle is formed by two buildings called Horní Castle and Dolní Castle ("upper" and "lower" castle). The old Gothic castle, first documented in 1372, was rebuilt in to a Renaissance residence in the 1560s–1570s, now called Horní ("upper") Castle. In 1628–1633 the third floor was added and a prismatic tower was built. In 1653–1655, the fortification was modernized and the castle was baroque modified. Another building, now called Dolní ("lower") Castle, was built in the mid-18th century and then adapted to the flats and offices of lords' officials. Today the castle complex is privately owned and inaccessible to the public. The parish Church of the Holy Trinity was built in 1750–1760 and is one of the most important Baroque monuments in the region. A Capuchin monastery was founded here in 1668. The complex of baroque buildings dates from the 1670s, the Church of Saint Joseph was built in 1674-1683. The monastery was abolished in 1950 and the complex fell into disrepair. The church was reconstructed in 2006 and is used for cultural and social purposes. Knurr's Palace dates from the early 18th century. It was built for the local burgher E. Knurr. Today it houses the Memorial of J. A. Comenius with an exposition on his life in Fulnek, and a library. Notable people John Amos Comenius (1592–1670), philosopher and pedagogue; lived and worked here in 1618–21 Johann Joseph Thalherr (1730–1807), Austrian architect Johann Leopold Hay (1735–1794), Bishop of Hradec Králové Leopold Ritter von Dittel (1815–1898), Austrian urologist August Gödrich (1859–1942), German racing cyclist Franz Konwitschny (1901–1962), German conductor and violist Karolína Huvarová (born 1986), fitness trainer and model; lives here Petra Kvitová (born 1990), tennis player; raised here Twin towns – sister cities Fulnek is twinned with: Châtel-sur-Moselle, France Łaziska Górne, Poland Ljutomer, Slovenia Sučany, Slovakia Téglás, Hungary Vrútky, Slovakia See also Fulneck Moravian Settlement and Fulneck Moravian Church, Yorkshire, England References External links Tourist Information Centre Cities and towns in the Czech Republic Settlements of the Moravian Church