Velké Hamry (German: Großhammer, Groß Hammer) is a town in Jablonec nad Nisou District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,600 inhabitants.

Velké Hamry
Town
Square in Velké Hamry
Flag Coat of arms
Velké Hamry Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°42′50″N 15°18′56″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Liberec
District	Jablonec nad Nisou
First mentioned	1624
Area
• Total	9.32 km2 (3.60 sq mi)
Elevation	412 m (1,352 ft)
Population  (2022-01-01)[1]
• Total	2,637
• Density	280/km2 (730/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	468 45
Website	www.velke-hamry.cz

Administrative parts

The village of Bohdalovice is an administrative part of Velké Hamry.

Etymology

The town's name literally means "big hammer mills" and refers to hammer mills, which stood here probably in the 13th and 14th centuries.[2]

Geography

Velké Hamry is located about 10 km (6 mi) east of Jablonec nad Nisou. It lies in the Jizera Mountains. The highest point is the mountain Pustina at 831 m (2,726 ft) above sea level. The Kamenice River flows through the town.

History

In the area there were two hamlets called Dolení ("Lower") and Hoření ("Upper") Hamr. In 1914, the two hamlets were merged and created a new municipality named Velké Hamry. In 1926, it was promoted to a market town. In 1926, Bohdalovice and Svárov joined Velké Hamry. In 1968, Velké Hamry became a town.[2]

Sights

The landmark of Velké Hamry is the Church of Saint Wenceslaus. It was built in the neo-Gothic style in 1915–1925.[3]

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Velké Hamry.

• Official website

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