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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 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==
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 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>


In 1320, Darkovice became part of the [[Landek]] estate and was administered by the burgrave Přesek of Lichnov, who renewed the village. In 1517, [[Casimir II, Duke of Cieszyn]] 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>
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 [[Society of Jesus|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/>
Darkovice was acquired by [[Society of Jesus|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/>


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>
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>

==Sights==
A cultural monument is a set of objects belonging to the [[Czechoslovak border fortifications]] built in 1935–1938. For 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 St. Jadwiga. 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==

Revision as of 05:44, 19 July 2023

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

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

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]

Sights

A cultural monument is a set of objects belonging to the Czechoslovak border fortifications built in 1935–1938. For such objects are located in the territory of Darkovice.[5]

The main landmark of Darkovice is the Church of St. Jadwiga. It is a modern church built in 2005.[6]

Twin towns – sister cities

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

Darkovice is twinned with:[7]

References

  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. ^ "Liniové opevnění - pohraniční opevnění Hlučín – Darkovičky" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  6. ^ "Kostel sv. Hedviky" (in Czech). Sdružení obcí Hlučínska. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  7. ^ "Partnerská obec" (in Czech). Obec Darkovice. Retrieved 2022-04-01.

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