Bojkovice

Bojkovice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈbojkovɪtsɛ]) is a town in Uherské Hradiště District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has around 4,400 inhabitants. It is part of the cultural region of Slovácko. It lies in the White Carpathian Mountains, which has the status of a protected landscape area.

Bojkovice
Town
Centre of Bojkovice
Flag
Coat of arms
Bojkovice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°2′20″N 17°48′40″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionZlín
DistrictUherské Hradiště
First mentioned1362
Government
 • MayorPetr Viceník
Area
 • Total41.85 km2 (16.16 sq mi)
Elevation
272 m (892 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
 • Total4,382
 • 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.

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 its present status in 1965.[2]

Sights
Nový Světlov Castle

The main touristic attraction is the Nový Světlov Castle. The original fort was built in the 1480s to protect the town from the attacks of Hungarians.[2] Later it was converted into a castle in the Neo-gothic style. There are only two other castles built in the same style – Hluboká nad Vltavou Castle in the Czech Republic and Miramare Castle in Italy.

In the town there is also the Museum of local folklore and traditions.

Notable people

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

Bojkovice is twinned with:[3]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
  2. "Historie města Bojkovice". bojkovice.cz (in Czech). Město Bojkovice. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  3. "Titulní strana". bojkovice.cz (in Czech). Město Bojkovice. Retrieved 2020-10-05.


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