Zruč nad Sázavou
Zruč nad Sázavou | |
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 Zruč nad Sázavou Castle | |
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  Zruč nad Sázavou Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°44′25″N 15°6′22″E / 49.74028°N 15.10611°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Kutná Hora |
| First mentioned | 1328 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Martin Hujer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.37 km2 (6.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 344 m (1,129 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,767 |
| • Density | 290/km2 (750/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 285 22 |
| Website | www |
Zruč nad Sázavou (Czech pronunciation: [ˈzrutʃ ˈnat saːzavou]) is a town in Kutná Hora District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,800 inhabitants.
Administrative parts[edit]
The villages of Domahoř, Dubina, Nesměřice and Želivec are administrative parts of Zruč nad Sázavou.
Geography[edit]
Zruč nad Sázavou is located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of Kutná Hora and 51 km (32 mi) southeast of Prague. It lies on the Sázava River, at the northern tip of the Švihov Reservoir. The municipal territory extends into three geomorphological regions: the largest part lies in the Křemešník Highlands, the northern part lies in the Upper Sázava Hills, and the eastern part lies in the Vlašim Uplands.
History[edit]
The first written mention of Zruč nad Sázavou is from 1328. The settlement was probably founded between 1032 and 1150. For a long time, it was owned by the Kolowrat family. In 1561, it was promoted to a market town and in 1662 it became a town.[2]
After 1885, a railway was built. In 1939, Baťa company built a factory here and the town became known as an industrial centre. The footwear production lasted until 1997.[2]
Demographics[edit]
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Transport[edit]
Zruč nad Sázavou is located on the railway lines Kutná Hora–Zruč nad Sázavou and Ledeč nad Sázavou–Čerčany.[5]
Sights[edit]
The town is known for the Zruč nad Sázavou Castle, which is as old as the town. In 1781, the castle, especially the interiors, burned down. It was rebuilt in its present form in 1892–1894 in pseudo-Gothic style. Today it is owned by the town and serves as the town hall and gallery. The southern wing is open to the public and contains several expositions.[6]
The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross was originally built in the early Gothic style. The tower was added in the 16th century. The church was modified in the Baroque style and reconstructed in 1788 after a fire in 1781, but retained its Gothic character.[7]
Notable people[edit]
- Petr Linhart (born 1990), handball player
References[edit]
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- ^ a b "Historie města" (in Czech). Město Zruč nad Sázavou. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Kutná Hora" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 19–20.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Detail stanice Zruč n.Sázavou" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "Historie" (in Czech). Zruč nad Sázavou Castle. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
- ^ "Kostel Povýšení sv. Kříže" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
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