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{{Infobox settlement
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'''Darkovice''' ({{lang-de|Gross Darkowitz}}) is a municipality and village in [[Opava District]] in the [[Moravian-Silesian Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]]. It has about 1,400 inhabitants. It is a part of historic [[Hlučín Region]].
'''Darkovice''' ({{lang-de|Groß Darkowitz}}) is a municipality and village in [[Opava District]] in the [[Moravian-Silesian Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]]. It has about 1,400 inhabitants. It is part of the historic [[Hlučín Region]].

==Geography==
Darkovice is located about {{convert|22|km}} east of [[Opava]] and {{convert|12|km|0|abbr=on}} north of [[Ostrava]]. It lies in the [[Głubczyce Plateau|Opava Hilly Land]]. The highest point is at {{convert|286|m|ft|abbr=on}} above sea level.


==History==
==History==
Village history starts in the 13th century when the Czech king made a present to the Cistercian monastery in Velehrad. By this act on 18 December 1250 the small village became a property of the monastery. This is the first written mention of the existence of Darkovice. Soon there appeared a new village near Darkovice, called Žibřidovice and between them the oldest pond with a mill in the county of Opava. Unfortunately, after the death of the King [[Ottokar II of Bohemia]], the whole situation in the Czech Kingdom changed. During the war Žibřidovice ceased to exist and the number of inhabitants in Darkovice dropped rapidly.
The first written mention of Darkovice is in a deed of [[Pope Innocent IV]] from 1250, in which it is stated that King [[Wenceslaus I of Bohemia]] donated the village to the Cistercian monastery in [[Velehrad]]. Before 1265 a new village called Žibřidovice was established near Darkovice, and the oldest pond in the region was established between them. After the death of King [[Ottokar II of Bohemia]], battles for inheritance took place, and Žibřidovice ceased to exist and Darkovice was abandoned during this war.<ref name=history>{{cite web |title=Historie obce|url=https://www.darkovice.cz/historie-obce|publisher=Obec Darkovice|language=cs|access-date=2022-04-01}}</ref>


The situation did not change until the Opavian duke [[Nicholas II, Duke of Opava|Nicholas II]] named a king's delegate, Prešek, to rebuild Darkovice. Colonization followed and Prešek managed to settle 14 fields with new inhabitants. He received two fields as a reward. Darkovice was placed under the administration of the castle Landek and had to pay an annual fee. Then another Opavian duke Kazimír Těšínský attached Darkovice to Hlučín. However, the sons of Štěpán of Vrbno split this heritage in 1568. By this act, the village became a part of the possession of Karel of Vrbno.
In 1320, Darkovice became part of the [[Landek]] estate and was administered by the burgrave Přesek of Lichnov, who renewed the village. In 1517, Duke [[Casimir II, Duke of Cieszyn|Casimir II]] attached Darkovice to the [[Hlučín]] estate. However, Štěpán of Vrbno split this heritage in 1568. By this act, the village fell into the possession of Karel of Vrbno as a part of the [[Šilheřovice]] estate.<ref name=history/><ref name=lh>{{cite web |title=Historie obce Darkovice|url=https://www.lysahora.cz/encyklopedie/objekty1.phtml?id=76889|publisher=Lysá hora|language=cs|access-date=2022-04-01}}</ref>


Darkovice was acquired by [[Jesuits]] from Opava in 1673. Their rule led to a series of rebellions in 1734. From 1742 the village belonged to [[Kingdom of Prussia|Prussia]] after [[Maria Theresa]] had been defeated. The [[corvée]] was abolished here in 1823, 25 years earlier than in the rest of the [[Kingdom of Bohemia]]. In 1920, Darkovice became part of the newly established [[First Czechoslovak Republic|Czechoslovakia]].<ref name=history/><ref name=lh/>
===17th–19th century===
Against the wishes of Opavian dukes Darkovice was given to Jesuits in Opava in 1673. Their task was to perform violent recatholization. During this time 27 persons lived in servitude; of these 21 were peasants and one was an independent miller. A pond and farm belonged to the Jesuits. They overburdened the peasants and the result was a series of rebellions in 1734.


From 1979 to 1990 the municipality was annexed to Hlučín, but since 1990 Darkovice has been an independent municipality again.<ref>{{cite web |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011|url=https://www.czso.cz/documents/10180/20537734/13008415abc.pdf/f10f868d-ba44-4595-90af-e68862927794?version=1.1|publisher=Czech Statistical Office|page=76|language=cs|date=2015-12-21}}</ref>
The village shared troubles with Šilheřovice possession from the 17th century. The Šilheřovice county, as well as Darkovice, were associated to Prussia in 1742 and the servitude was abolished in 1823 (25 years earlier than in the rest of the Czech Kingdom). This event was celebrated by building a chapel. Even though the village belonged to Jesuits for a long time, the school was not founded until 1867.


===20th century===
==Demographics==
{{historical populations
After affixing to ČSR, the area of the village was 514 ha. It had 989 inhabitants, 148 houses, three pubs and two shops.
|align=none|cols=3
|1869|499
|1880|567
|1890|679
|1900|865
|1910|872
|1921|989
|1930|1003
|1950|1090
|1961|1207
|1970|1159
|1980|1186
|1991|1177
|2001|1217
|2011|1272
|2021|1291
|source=Censuses<ref>{{cite web |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Opava|url=https://www.czso.cz/documents/10180/20537734/130084150805.pdf/74ea6676-9dd7-4c85-a985-ffbb4f9eb0f1?version=1.2|publisher=Czech Statistical Office|pages=3–4|language=cs|date=2015-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Population Census 2021: Population by sex|url=https://vdb.czso.cz/vdbvo2/faces/en/index.jsf?page=vystup-objekt-parametry&z=T&f=TABULKA&sp=A&skupId=4429&katalog=33515&pvo=SLD21001-OB-OK|work=Public Database|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|date=2021-03-27}}</ref>}}


==Transport==
From 1979 to 1991 the village was annexed to Hlučín, but from 1991 Darkovice has been independent again. There are now 1235 inhabitants.
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

==Sights==
[[File:Darkovice, kostel.JPG|thumb|Church of Saint Hedwig]]
A cultural monument is the set of objects belonging to the [[Czechoslovak border fortifications]] built in 1935–1938. Four such objects are located in the territory of Darkovice.<ref>{{cite web |title=Liniové opevnění - pohraniční opevnění Hlučín – Darkovičky|url=https://pamatkovykatalog.cz/liniove-opevneni-pohranicni-opevneni-hlucin-darkovicky-12758265|publisher=National Heritage Institute|language=cs|access-date=2023-07-19}}</ref>

The main landmark of Darkovice is the Church of Saint Hedwig. It is a modern church built in 2005.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kostel sv. Hedviky|url=https://www.hlucinsko.eu/clanek/kostel-sv-hedviky/197|publisher=Sdružení obcí Hlučínska|language=cs|access-date=2023-07-19}}</ref>


==Twin towns – sister cities==
==Twin towns – sister cities==
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic}}
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic}}
Darkovice is [[Sister city|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web |title=Partnerská obec|url=https://www.darkovice.cz/partnerska-obec|website=darkovice.cz|publisher=Obec Darkovice|language=cs|accessdate=2020-09-12}}</ref>
Darkovice is [[Sister city|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web |title=Home: Partnerská obec Lyski|url=https://www.darkovice.cz/|publisher=Obec Darkovice|language=cs|access-date=2023-08-03}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|POL}} [[Gmina Lyski|Lyski]], Poland
*{{flagicon|POL}} [[Gmina Lyski|Lyski]], Poland


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==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://www.darkovice.cz/ Official website]
*[http://portal.gov.cz/wps/portal/_s.155/696?kam=obec&kod=568228 Short official information about the municipality] (cz)

{{commons category|Darkovice}}
{{commons category|Darkovice}}
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*{{official|https://www.darkovice.cz/}}

{{Opava District}}
{{Opava District}}


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[[Category:Villages in Opava District]]
[[Category:Villages in Opava District]]
[[Category:Hlučín Region]]
[[Category:Hlučín Region]]


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Latest revision as of 05:31, 6 April 2024

Darkovice
Municipality
Municipal office
Municipal office
Flag of Darkovice
Flag
Coat of arms of Darkovice
Coat of arms
Darkovice is located in Czech Republic
Darkovice
Darkovice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°56′9″N 18°13′20″E / 49.93583°N 18.22222°E / 49.93583; 18.22222
Country Czech Republic
RegionMoravian-Silesian
DistrictOpava
First mentioned1250
Area
 • Total5.14 km2 (1.98 sq mi)
Elevation
242 m (794 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,385
 • Density270/km2 (700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
747 17
Websitewww.darkovice.cz

Darkovice (German: Groß Darkowitz) is a municipality and village in Opava District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants. It is part of the historic Hlučín Region.

Geography[edit]

Darkovice is located about 22 kilometres (14 mi) east of Opava and 12 km (7 mi) north of Ostrava. It lies in the Opava Hilly Land. The highest point is at 286 m (938 ft) above sea level.

History[edit]

The first written mention of Darkovice is in a deed of Pope Innocent IV from 1250, in which it is stated that King Wenceslaus I of Bohemia donated the village to the Cistercian monastery in Velehrad. Before 1265 a new village called Žibřidovice was established near Darkovice, and the oldest pond in the region was established between them. After the death of King Ottokar II of Bohemia, battles for inheritance took place, and Žibřidovice ceased to exist and Darkovice was abandoned during this war.[2]

In 1320, Darkovice became part of the Landek estate and was administered by the burgrave Přesek of Lichnov, who renewed the village. In 1517, Duke Casimir II attached Darkovice to the Hlučín estate. However, Štěpán of Vrbno split this heritage in 1568. By this act, the village fell into the possession of Karel of Vrbno as a part of the Šilheřovice estate.[2][3]

Darkovice was acquired by Jesuits from Opava in 1673. Their rule led to a series of rebellions in 1734. From 1742 the village belonged to Prussia after Maria Theresa had been defeated. The corvée was abolished here in 1823, 25 years earlier than in the rest of the Kingdom of Bohemia. In 1920, Darkovice became part of the newly established Czechoslovakia.[2][3]

From 1979 to 1990 the municipality was annexed to Hlučín, but since 1990 Darkovice has been an independent municipality again.[4]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869499—    
1880567+13.6%
1890679+19.8%
1900865+27.4%
1910872+0.8%
YearPop.±%
1921989+13.4%
19301,003+1.4%
19501,090+8.7%
19611,207+10.7%
19701,159−4.0%
YearPop.±%
19801,186+2.3%
19911,177−0.8%
20011,217+3.4%
20111,272+4.5%
20211,291+1.5%
Source: Censuses[5][6]

Transport[edit]

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights[edit]

Church of Saint Hedwig

A cultural monument is the set of objects belonging to the Czechoslovak border fortifications built in 1935–1938. Four such objects are located in the territory of Darkovice.[7]

The main landmark of Darkovice is the Church of Saint Hedwig. It is a modern church built in 2005.[8]

Twin towns – sister cities[edit]

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

Darkovice is twinned with:[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. ^ a b c "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Darkovice. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
  3. ^ a b "Historie obce Darkovice" (in Czech). Lysá hora. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
  4. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. p. 76.
  5. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Opava" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 3–4.
  6. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  7. ^ "Liniové opevnění - pohraniční opevnění Hlučín – Darkovičky" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  8. ^ "Kostel sv. Hedviky" (in Czech). Sdružení obcí Hlučínska. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  9. ^ "Home: Partnerská obec Lyski" (in Czech). Obec Darkovice. Retrieved 2023-08-03.

External links[edit]

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