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Urban RiverfrontŽlín emerged in the early 20th century as an industrial powerhouse, built around the Baťa shoe factory that transformed it from a rural backwater into a model city. The Baťa family's vision created a unique urban experiment—functionalist architecture, worker housing, and social infrastructure designed as an integrated whole. Today, Žlín retains that distinctive character: wide avenues, geometric building layouts, and the iconic Baťa skyscraper still dominate the skyline. The city sits in Moravia in the eastern Czech Republic, along the Dřevnice River valley. Beyond its industrial heritage, Žlín has evolved into a cultural and educational hub, home to the Tomáš Baťa University and a thriving arts scene. The Baťa Museum documents the company's history and its impact on urban design. Modern Žlín balances preservation of its architectural legacy with contemporary development, making it a destination for those interested in 20th-century design, industrial history, and Central European urban planning.
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