Převýšov (German: Neudorf) is a municipality and village in Hradec Králové District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.

Převýšov
Municipality
View towards the railway station
Flag Coat of arms
Převýšov Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°9′6″N 15°24′38″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Hradec Králové
District	Hradec Králové
First mentioned	1386
Area
• Total	4.39 km2 (1.69 sq mi)
Elevation	229 m (751 ft)
Population  (2022-01-01)[1]
• Total	341
• Density	78/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	503 51
Website	www.prevysov.cz

Geography

Převýšov is located about 6 km (4 mi) southwest of Hradec Králové. It lies on the border between the East Elbe Table and Central Elbe Table.

History

The first written mention of Převýšov is from 1386, when there was a stronghold. The village was part of the Chlumec estate. The most notable owners were the Kinsky family and the Pernštejn family. Vojtěch I of Pernštejn had founded vineyards here, but winegroving ended during the Thirty Years' War. In the 1870s, a railway was constructed, which contributed to the development of the area.[2]

Transport

Převýšov is located on the railway line from Chlumec nad Cidlinou to Trutnov.

Sport

The municipality is home to SK Převýšov, which plays in lower amateur tiers.

Sights

There is a wooden belfry in the village.

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Převýšov.

• Official website

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