In 2025, Říčany celebrates 25 years of partnership with the British town of Whitstable — a charming seaside resort in the county of Kent. This relationship, established in 2000, marked the beginning of international cooperation that has gradually grown into an extensive network of partner towns across Europe.
On June 17, 2000, Roger Annable on behalf of Whitstable and František Vrba on behalf of Říčany signed the partnership agreement. This year, we invited our friends from England to join us in celebrating — during the Říčany Festival — the 25th anniversary of the signing of this important document.
Take a look at the photo gallery from the celebrations.