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Bojkovice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈbojkovɪtsɛ]) is a town in Uherské Hradiště District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,400 inhabitants.

Bojkovice
Town
Centre of Bojkovice
Flag
Coat of arms
Bojkovice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°2′19″N 17°48′54″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionZlín
DistrictUherské Hradiště
First mentioned1362
Government
 • MayorPetr Viceník
Area
 • Total41.87 km2 (16.17 sq mi)
Elevation
272 m (892 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total4,369
 • Density100/km2 (270/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
687 71
Websitewww.bojkovice.cz

Administrative parts


Villages of Bzová, Krhov and Přečkovice are administrative parts of Bojkovice.


Geography


The built-up area of Bojkovice lies in the Olšava River valley. The northern part of the municipal territory lies in the Vizovice Highlands, the southern part lies in the White Carpathians. The highest point is the hill Lokov with an elevation of 739 metres (2,425 ft). The almost entire territory lies in the White Carpathians Protected Landscape Area.


History


The first written mention of Bojkovice is from 1362. It was promoted to a market town in 1449. In the 16th century, Bojkovice was attacked and plundered by the Hungarians, bringing periods of famine.[2]

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 the town statute in 1965.[2]


Sights


Nový Světlov Castle
Nový Světlov Castle

The main attraction is the Nový Světlov Castle. The original fort was built in the 1480s to protect the town from the attacks of Hungarians.[2] In the second half of the 19th century, it was converted into a castle in the Tudor neo-Gothic style.[3]

Teh parish Church of Saint Lawrence is an early Baroque building from the 17th century.[4]

In the town there is also the Bojskovsko Museum, focused on local folklore and traditions.[3]


Notable people



Twin towns – sister cities


See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Bojkovice is twinned with:[5]


References


  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. "Historie města Bojkovice" (in Czech). Město Bojkovice. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  3. "Bojkovice" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
  4. "Kostel sv. Vavřince" (in Czech). Město Bojkovice. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
  5. "Titulní strana" (in Czech). Město Bojkovice. Retrieved 2020-10-05.




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