Okrouhlice
Administrative parts
The villages of Babice, Chlístov, Olešnice and Vadín are administrative parts of Okrouhlice.
Geography
Okrouhlice is located about 6 kilometres (4 mi) west of Havlíčkův Brod and 26 km (16 mi) north of Jihlava. It lies in the Upper Sázava Hills. The highest point is at 477 m (1,565 ft) above sea level. The Sázava River flows through the municipality.
History
The first written mention of Okrouhlice is in a deed of the monastery in Vilémov from 1207. It was founded during the colonization in the second half of the 12th century.
Demographics
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Transport
Okrouhlice is located on the railway line Havlíčkův Brod–Ledeč nad Sázavou.
Sights
The main landmark is the Okrouhlice Castle. Originally it was a Gothic fortress from the 14th century, rebuilt into the simple Renaissance castle. At the end of the 17th century, it was extended by a second wing.
Notable people
- Jan Zrzavý (1890–1977), painter
References
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Strategie rozvoje obce Okrouhlice na období 2015–2020" (in Czech). Obec Okrouhlice. November 2015. pp. 3–4. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Detail stanice Okrouhlice" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "Zámek s tvrzí" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
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