Hýskov
Hýskov is a municipality and village in Beroun District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,100 inhabitants.
Hýskov | |
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View from the south | |
Flag Coat of arms | |
Hýskov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°59′27″N 14°3′2″E / 49.99083°N 14.05056°E | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Beroun |
| First mentioned | 1088 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.40 km2 (2.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 266 m (873 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,142 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (870/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 267 06 |
| Website | www |
Geography edit
Hýskov is located about 3 kilometres (2 mi) north of Beroun and 21 km (13 mi) west of Prague. It lies in the Křivoklát Highlands, and partly in the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area. The highest point is the hill Kluk at 392 m (1,286 ft) above sea level. The municipality is situated on the left bank of the Berounka River.
History edit
The first written mention of Hýskov is from 1088, when the village was property of the Vyšehrad Chapter.[2]
Transport edit
Hýskov is located on the railway line Beroun–Rakovník.
Sights edit
The landmark of Hýskov is the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. It was built in the Neoromanesque style in the 1840s.[3]
Notable people edit
- Otokar Feistmantel (1848–1891), geologist and paleontologist
References edit
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- ^ "O obci a historie" (in Czech). Obec Hýskov. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ "Kostel Narození Panny Marie" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
External links edit
- Official website