Postřelmůvek
Etymology
The name is a diminutive form of Postřelmov, referring to the neighbouring municipality. Before 1918, the village was also called Malý Postřelmov ('little Postřelmov').
Geography
Postřelmůvek is located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) southwest of Šumperk and 45 km (28 mi) northwest of Olomouc. It lies on the border between the Mohelnice Depression valley and Zábřeh Highlands. The highest point is at 574 m (1,883 ft) above sea level.
History
The first written mention of Postřelmůvek is from 1361, when the village was owned by the Olomouc Chapter. After 1447, Postřelmůvek became a part of the Zábřeh estate.
Demographics
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Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
Among the protected cultural monuments in Postřelmůvek are two rural homestead, which are well-preserved examples of local folk architecture, and the Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk from the end of the 18th century.
The main landmark of the municipality is the Chapel of Saint Michael. It was built in 1838.
References
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Charakteristika obce" (PDF) (in Czech). Obec Postřelmůvek. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Výsledky vyhledávání: Kulturní památky, obec Postřelmůvek" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2025-01-02.