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'''Zaječov''' is a municipality and village in [[Beroun District]] in the [[Central Bohemian Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]]. It has about 1,400 inhabitants. |
'''Zaječov''' is a municipality and village in [[Beroun District]] in the [[Central Bohemian Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]]. It has about 1,400 inhabitants. |
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Zaječov is located about {{convert|27|km|mi}} southwest of [[Beroun]] and {{convert|55|km|mi|abbr=on}} southwest of [[Prague]]. |
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==Administrative parts== |
==Administrative parts== |
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Villages of Kvaň and Nová Ves are administrative parts of Zaječov. |
Villages of Kvaň and Nová Ves are administrative parts of Zaječov. |
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==Geography== |
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Zaječov is located about {{convert|25|km}} southwest of [[Beroun]] and {{convert|47|km|abbr=on}} southwest of [[Prague]]. It lies in the [[Brdy|Brdy Highlands]]. The highest point is the mountain Jordán at {{convert|826|m|ft|abbr=on}} above sea level. The southern part of the municipal territory lies in the Brdy Protected Landscape Area. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The first written mention of Zaječov is from 1578. On 1 January 1976, municipalities of Zaječov and Kvaň were merged.<ref>{{cite web |title=Historie obce|url=https://zajecov.cz/historie/|publisher=Obec Zaječov|language=cs|access-date= |
The first written mention of Zaječov is from 1578. On 1 January 1976, the municipalities of Zaječov and Kvaň were merged.<ref>{{cite web |title=Historie obce|url=https://zajecov.cz/historie/|publisher=Obec Zaječov|language=cs|access-date=2023-03-15}}</ref> |
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==Sights== |
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The Svatá Dobrotivá Monastery was founded in 1262–1263. The Gothic building of the [[Augustinians|Augustinian]] monastery was rebuilt in the baroque style in the 17th century, the monastery church of the Annunciation was rebuilt in 1713–1719. In 1785, the monastery was abolished and the building converted into a rectory and a school. In 1990, the area was returned to the Augustinians.<ref>{{cite web |title=Klášter Svatá Dobrotivá|url=https://pamatkovykatalog.cz/klaster-svata-dobrotiva-2144128|publisher=National Heritage Institute|language=cs|access-date=2023-03-16}}</ref> |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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Zaječov, upper common.jpg|Upper common |
Zaječov, upper common.jpg|Upper common |
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Zaječov, lower common 2.jpg|Lower common |
Zaječov, lower common 2.jpg|Lower common |
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Zaječov, Kvaň, upper part 2.jpg| |
Zaječov, Kvaň, upper part 2.jpg|The village of Kvaň |
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==External links== |
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{{commons category|Zaječov}} |
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*{{official|https://www.zajecov.cz/}} |
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Revision as of 14:08, 16 March 2023
Zaječov | |
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 Svatá Dobrotivá Monastery | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Zaječov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°46′28″N 13°50′27″E / 49.77444°N 13.84083°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Beroun |
| First mentioned | 1578 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.25 km2 (8.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 458 m (1,503 ft) |
| Population (2022-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,435 |
| • Density | 64/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 267 62, 267 63 |
| Website | www |
Zaječov is a municipality and village in Beroun District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants.
Administrative parts
Villages of Kvaň and Nová Ves are administrative parts of Zaječov.
Geography
Zaječov is located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Beroun and 47 km (29 mi) southwest of Prague. It lies in the Brdy Highlands. The highest point is the mountain Jordán at 826 m (2,710 ft) above sea level. The southern part of the municipal territory lies in the Brdy Protected Landscape Area.
History
The first written mention of Zaječov is from 1578. On 1 January 1976, the municipalities of Zaječov and Kvaň were merged.[2]
Sights
The Svatá Dobrotivá Monastery was founded in 1262–1263. The Gothic building of the Augustinian monastery was rebuilt in the baroque style in the 17th century, the monastery church of the Annunciation was rebuilt in 1713–1719. In 1785, the monastery was abolished and the building converted into a rectory and a school. In 1990, the area was returned to the Augustinians.[3]
Gallery
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Upper common -
Lower common -
The village of Kvaň
References
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2022". Czech Statistical Office. 2022-04-29.
- ^ "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Zaječov. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "Klášter Svatá Dobrotivá" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
External links
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