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==History==
==History==
The first written mention of Polešovice is from 1220, when it was owned by the newly-established Cistercian monastery in [[Velehrad]]. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul was first mentioned in 1320, but it was destroyed by the [[Hussites]] in 1421. After the [[Hussite Wars]], the church was built again. In 1595, Polešovice was promoted to a town by Emperor [[Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor|Rudolf II]].<ref name=history>{{cite web |title=Historie|url=https://www.polesovice.cz/mestys/historie/|publisher=Městys Polešovice|language=cs|access-date=2023-12-06}}</ref>
The first written mention of Polešovice is from 1220, when it was owned by the newly-established Cistercian monastery in [[Velehrad]]. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul was first mentioned in 1320, but it was destroyed by the [[Hussites]] in 1421. After the [[Hussite Wars]], the church was built again. In 1595, Polešovice was promoted to a town by Emperor [[Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor|Rudolf II]].<ref name=history>{{cite web|title=Historie|url=https://www.polesovice.cz/mestys/historie/|publisher=Městys Polešovice|language=cs|access-date=2023-12-06|archive-date=2023-09-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230922135928/https://www.polesovice.cz/mestys/historie/|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|source=Censuses<ref>{{cite web |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Uherské Hradiště|url=https://www.czso.cz/documents/10180/20537734/130084150722.pdf/4db4d760-81b5-4ef5-aae1-34ce9b060ee8?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>}}
|source=Censuses<ref>{{cite web|title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Uherské Hradiště|url=https://www.czso.cz/documents/10180/20537734/130084150722.pdf/4db4d760-81b5-4ef5-aae1-34ce9b060ee8?version=1.2|publisher=Czech Statistical Office|pages=3–4|language=cs|date=2015-12-21|access-date=2023-12-06|archive-date=2022-01-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121081100/https://www.czso.cz/documents/10180/20537734/130084150722.pdf/4db4d760-81b5-4ef5-aae1-34ce9b060ee8?version=1.2|url-status=live}}</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|access-date=2023-12-06|archive-date=2023-03-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303013932/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|url-status=live}}</ref>}}


==Economy==
==Economy==
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==Transport==
==Transport==
The [[Přerov]]–[[Břeclav]] railway line crosses the territory, but there is no train station. Polešovice is served by the station in neighbouring [[Nedakonice]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Detail stanice Nedakonice|url=https://www.cd.cz/stanice/nedakonice/5435205|publisher=[[České dráhy]]|language=cs|access-date=2023-12-06}}</ref>
The [[Přerov]]–[[Břeclav]] railway line crosses the territory, but there is no train station. Polešovice is served by the station in neighbouring [[Nedakonice]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Detail stanice Nedakonice|url=https://www.cd.cz/stanice/nedakonice/5435205|publisher=[[České dráhy]]|language=cs|access-date=2023-12-06|archive-date=2023-12-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207180352/https://www.cd.cz/stanice/nedakonice/5435205|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Sights==
==Sights==
The main sight is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. It was rebuilt to its current Baroque form in 1725–1735.<ref name=history/>
The main sight is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. It was rebuilt to its current Baroque form in 1725–1735.<ref name=history/>


There is a wooden observation tower called Floriánka. It is {{cvt|20|m}} high.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rozhledna Floriánka u Polešovic na Slovácku|url=https://www.kudyznudy.cz/aktivity/rozhledna-florianka-u-polesovic-na-slovacku|publisher=CzechTourism|language=cs|access-date=2023-05-29}}</ref>
There is a wooden observation tower called Floriánka. It is {{cvt|20|m}} high.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rozhledna Floriánka u Polešovic na Slovácku|url=https://www.kudyznudy.cz/aktivity/rozhledna-florianka-u-polesovic-na-slovacku|publisher=CzechTourism|language=cs|access-date=2023-05-29|archive-date=2023-05-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529082808/https://www.kudyznudy.cz/aktivity/rozhledna-florianka-u-polesovic-na-slovacku|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==

Latest revision as of 03:30, 28 April 2024

Polešovice
Market town
Centre of Polešovice with the Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Centre of Polešovice
with the Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Flag of Polešovice
Flag
Coat of arms of Polešovice
Coat of arms
Polešovice is located in Czech Republic
Polešovice
Polešovice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°2′2″N 17°20′26″E / 49.03389°N 17.34056°E / 49.03389; 17.34056
Country Czech Republic
RegionZlín
DistrictUherské Hradiště
First mentioned1220
Area
 • Total13.04 km2 (5.03 sq mi)
Elevation
223 m (732 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total2,020
 • Density150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
687 37
Websitewww.polesovice.cz

Polešovice is a market town in Uherské Hradiště District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,000 inhabitants.

Geography[edit]

Polešovice is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Uherské Hradiště and 30 km (19 mi) southwest of Zlín. The western part of the municipal territory lies in the Kyjov Hills, the eastern part lies in the Lower Morava Valley. The highest point is at 360 m (1,180 ft) above sea level.

History[edit]

The first written mention of Polešovice is from 1220, when it was owned by the newly-established Cistercian monastery in Velehrad. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul was first mentioned in 1320, but it was destroyed by the Hussites in 1421. After the Hussite Wars, the church was built again. In 1595, Polešovice was promoted to a town by Emperor Rudolf II.[2]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,984—    
18802,047+3.2%
18902,046−0.0%
19002,150+5.1%
19102,109−1.9%
YearPop.±%
19212,092−0.8%
19302,103+0.5%
19502,251+7.0%
19612,480+10.2%
19702,281−8.0%
YearPop.±%
19802,203−3.4%
19912,020−8.3%
20011,989−1.5%
20111,939−2.5%
20211,939+0.0%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Economy[edit]

Polešovice is known for viticulture. The municipality lies in the Slovácká wine subregion.

Transport[edit]

The Přerov–Břeclav railway line crosses the territory, but there is no train station. Polešovice is served by the station in neighbouring Nedakonice.[5]

Sights[edit]

The main sight is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. It was rebuilt to its current Baroque form in 1725–1735.[2]

There is a wooden observation tower called Floriánka. It is 20 m (66 ft) high.[6]

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23. Archived from the original on 2023-09-28. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  2. ^ a b "Historie" (in Czech). Městys Polešovice. Archived from the original on 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  3. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Uherské Hradiště" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 3–4. Archived from the original on 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  4. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27. Archived from the original on 2023-03-03. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  5. ^ "Detail stanice Nedakonice" (in Czech). České dráhy. Archived from the original on 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  6. ^ "Rozhledna Floriánka u Polešovic na Slovácku" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Archived from the original on 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2023-05-29.

External links[edit]

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