Chvojenec

Chvojenec is a village in Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic, near the town of Holice. It has a population of 631 (2005).

Chvojenec
Village
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Chvojenec
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°6′43″N 15°55′54″E
CountryCzech Republic
RegionPardubice
DistrictPardubice
MunicipalityHolice
Area
  Total9.9 km2 (3.8 sq mi)
Elevation
245 m (804 ft)
Population
 (2006)
  Total662
  Density67/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
534 01
Websitewww.chvojenec.cz

Small fort in this area is mentioned in 1336. This fortress protected crossing of two roads. Ruins of the fortress are almost invisible now. Name of the place is related to evergreens (chvojí) as the area was thickly forested at the time. During 18th century the village, together with Rokytno and Býšť, was center of persecuted religious sect of Deists (called blouznivci).

Today the village is spread around busy road from Hradec Králové to Brno. Most of its people work in nearby cities.



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