Bojkovice

Bojkovice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈbojkovɪtsɛ]) is a small town in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It is part of the cultural region of Slovácko. It has a population of around 4,400 people. It lies in the White Carpathian Mountains, which has the status of a protected landscape area.

Bojkovice
Town
Nový Světlov Castle
Flag
Coat of arms
Bojkovice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°2′20″N 17°48′40″E
CountryCzech Republic
RegionZlín
DistrictUherské Hradiště
First mentioned1362
Government
 • MayorPetr Viceník
Area
 • Total41.85 km2 (16.16 sq mi)
Elevation
272 m (892 ft)
Population
 (2019-01-01[1])
 • Total4,395
 • Density110/km2 (270/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
687 71
Websitewww.bojkovice.cz

History

The settlement was a small village in the 11th century. It was promoted to the status of a town in 1449. In the 16th century, the town was attacked and plundered by the Hungarians, bringing periods of famine.

The 19th century brought greater prosperity, as railroads and electrical grids entered the area. During World War II, it was occupied by Nazi Germany, who converted the local factory to war-materials production.

The town received its present status in 1965.

Places of interest
  • Castle Nový Světlov: the original fort was built in the 1480s to protect the town from the attacks of Hungarians. Later it was converted into a castle in the Neo-gothic style. There are only two other castles built in the same style - Hluboká nad Vltavou Castle in the Czech Republic and Miramare in Italy.
  • Museum of local folklore and traditions.

References
  1. "Population of municipalities of the Czech republic". Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2019-04-30.



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