Bavorov

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Bavorov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°7′19″N14°4′44″E / 49.12194°N 14.07889°E / 49.12194; 14.07889
CountryFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
Region South Bohemian
District Strakonice
First mentioned1228
Government
  MayorPetr Šafránek
Area
  Total35.41 km2 (13.67 sq mi)
Elevation
446 m (1,463 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01) [1]
  Total1,640
  Density46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
387 73
Website www.mestobavorov.cz

Bavorov (German : Barau) is a town in Strakonice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,600 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

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Administrative parts

The villages of Blanice, Čichtice, Svinětice, Tourov and Útěšov are administrative parts of Bavorov.

Geography

Bavorov is located about 19 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Strakonice and 32 km (20 mi) northwest of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is the hill Svobodná hora at 640 m (2,100 ft) above sea level, located on the eastern municipal border. The Blanice River flows through the municipality. There are several fishponds in the municipality; the largest are Rozboud, Bašta and Hluboký.

History

The first written mention of Bavorov is from 1228. The town was named after its founders, noble family of Bavors of Strakonice. The most important for the town was John Bavor III, who settled in Bavorov in 1315 and who had the square and surrounding streets built. [2]

In 1351, the Rosenberg family acquired Bavorov. Bavorov was the seat of the estate until 1355, when the Helfenburk Castle was built. The Rosenberg family owned the town until 1593, when Peter Vok of Rosenberg sold all the Helfenburk estate to Prachatice. After the Battle of White Mountain, properties of Prachatice were confiscated, and in 1621 the royal chamber donated Bavorov to the Eggenberg family. In 1719, the House of Schwarzenberg inherited the town. [2]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18693,120    
18803,365+7.9%
18903,079−8.5%
19003,113+1.1%
19103,057−1.8%
YearPop.±%
19212,966−3.0%
19302,586−12.8%
19502,057−20.5%
19612,027−1.5%
19701,760−13.2%
YearPop.±%
19801,670−5.1%
19911,475−11.7%
20011,436−2.6%
20111,499+4.4%
20211,614+7.7%
Source: Censuses [3] [4]

Economy

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Bašta Pond in Čichtice

The town is mainly known for its strawberry production, which began here in 1991. [5]

Transport

Bavorov is located on the railway line ČíčeniceStožec-Nové Údolí. There are two train stations: Bavorov and Svinětice. The third station which serves the territory, Blanice, lies beyond the borders of the municipality.

Sights

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View of Bavorov over the Kotlík pond

The most valuable building in Bavorov is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is one of the most important South Bohemian Gothic buildings. The church was built in 1360–1384 and replaced an older church, which stood here in 1350 at the latest. [6]

The historic centre of Bavorov is Míru Square, which is in the shape of a regular square typical for South Bohemian Region. The former manor house, locally called "The Castle", is a Baroque building that dominates the square. In the centre of the square there is a fountain built in 1742. [6]

Small Worlds is a museum of dollshouses, models and other tiny toys. It is open during the summer months and for special events. [7]

The most valuable technical monument is a water mill with unique hydroelectric power plant. The mill was built in the first half of the 19th century and the power plant in the 1930s. [8]

Notable people

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References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. 1 2 "Historie" (in Czech). Město Bavorov. Retrieved 2022-08-27.
  3. "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Strakonice" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 1–2.
  4. "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  5. "O nás" (in Czech). Jahody Bavorov. Retrieved 2021-04-22.
  6. 1 2 "Památky Bavorova" (in Czech). Město Bavorov. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  7. "Malé světy Bavorov" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
  8. "Elektrárna - mlýn" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2021-04-22.