The village of Svatbín is an administrative part of Kostelec nad Černými lesy.
Etymologyedit
The name refers to a fortified church (in Czech kostelec), which was built in a deep (black) forest on the Prague–Kouřim route. The name Kostelec soon evolved to Černý Kostelec ("Black Kostelec") and in 1920 the name was changed to its current form, meaning "Kostelec upon the Black Forests".[2]
Geographyedit
Kostelec nad Černými lesy is located about 24 km (15 mi) east of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is at 429 m (1,407 ft) above sea level.
Historyedit
The first written mention of Kostelec is from 1344, when King John of Bohemia exchanged the castle and settlement of Kostelec for Náchod. During the rule of Lords of Smržov between 1415 and 1492, Kostelec developed, which culminated in 1489, when it was promoted to a market town. The greatest prosperity occurred during the rule of the Slavata of Chlum and Košumberk family (1492–1547).[2]
From 1558, Kostelec was property of the Smiřický family, who finished reconstruction of the castle and made the Kostelec estate one of the largest in the region. Last member of the Smiřický family died in 1618. In 1621, after the Battle of White Mountain, Albrecht von Wallenstein acquired the estate, but after two years he sold it to Karl I of Liechtenstein.[2]
The House of Liechtenstein owned Kostelec until the establishment of self-government in 1850. The most important for the town was Princess Maria Theresia of Liechtenstein, who ruled the town from 1712 to 1772. During her rule, the town experienced an economic boom and gained the status of the cultural centre of the region. In the second half of the 18th century, Kostelec became known for its pottery workshops. After death of Maria Theresia, Kostelec ceased to be the seat of the Liechtensteins, but remained an economic centre. Forestry and fruit growing were developed.[2]
The Kostelec nad Černými lesy Castle is the main landmark of the town. The castle was first documented in 1348. Until 1549, when it was destroyed by fire, the castle served as a hunting lodge of Emperor Ferdinand I.[2] After 1550, it was rebuilt in the Renaissance style. After 1750, baroque modifications were made.[5] Today the castle is owned by Czech University of Life Sciences Prague and is used for social and business purposes. The neighbouring Church of Saint Adalbert is connected with the castle by a covered corridor.[6]
The Church of the Holy Guardian Angels is located on the Smiřických Square in the historic centre. It is a Baroque church built in 1735–1737. In 1889–1894, a neo-Baroque prismatic tower was added.[7]
Other sights on the square include Pottery Museum and Memorial to Jan Hus and Jan Žižka.
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^"Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Praha-východ" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 5–6.
^"Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
^"Zámek" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
^"Zámek Kostelec nad Černými lesy" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
^"Kostel sv. Andělů Strážných" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
^"Partnerské město" (in Czech). Město Kostelec nad Černými lesy. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
External linksedit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kostelec nad Černými lesy.
Official website
January 01, 1970
kostelec, Černými, lesy, german, schwarzkosteletz, town, prague, east, district, central, bohemian, region, czech, republic, about, inhabitants, historic, town, centre, well, preserved, protected, urban, monument, zone, townaerial, view, castle, townflagcoat, . Kostelec nad Cernymi lesy German Schwarzkosteletz is a town in Prague East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic It has about 4 100 inhabitants The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone Kostelec nad Cernymi lesyTownAerial view of the castle in the townFlagCoat of armsKostelec nad Cernymi lesyLocation in the Czech RepublicCoordinates 49 59 39 N 14 51 20 E 49 99417 N 14 85556 E 49 99417 14 85556Country Czech RepublicRegionCentral BohemianDistrictPrague EastFirst mentioned1344Government MayorJan CernyArea Total17 70 km2 6 83 sq mi Elevation391 m 1 283 ft Population 2023 01 01 1 Total4 059 Density230 km2 590 sq mi Time zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Postal code281 63Websitewww wbr kostelecncl wbr cz Contents 1 Administrative parts 2 Etymology 3 Geography 4 History 5 Demographics 6 Sights 7 Notable people 8 Twin towns sister cities 9 References 10 External linksAdministrative parts editThe village of Svatbin is an administrative part of Kostelec nad Cernymi lesy Etymology editThe name refers to a fortified church in Czech kostelec which was built in a deep black forest on the Prague Kourim route The name Kostelec soon evolved to Cerny Kostelec Black Kostelec and in 1920 the name was changed to its current form meaning Kostelec upon the Black Forests 2 Geography editKostelec nad Cernymi lesy is located about 24 km 15 mi east of Prague It lies in the Benesov Uplands The highest point is at 429 m 1 407 ft above sea level History editThe first written mention of Kostelec is from 1344 when King John of Bohemia exchanged the castle and settlement of Kostelec for Nachod During the rule of Lords of Smrzov between 1415 and 1492 Kostelec developed which culminated in 1489 when it was promoted to a market town The greatest prosperity occurred during the rule of the Slavata of Chlum and Kosumberk family 1492 1547 2 From 1558 Kostelec was property of the Smiricky family who finished reconstruction of the castle and made the Kostelec estate one of the largest in the region Last member of the Smiricky family died in 1618 In 1621 after the Battle of White Mountain Albrecht von Wallenstein acquired the estate but after two years he sold it to Karl I of Liechtenstein 2 The House of Liechtenstein owned Kostelec until the establishment of self government in 1850 The most important for the town was Princess Maria Theresia of Liechtenstein who ruled the town from 1712 to 1772 During her rule the town experienced an economic boom and gained the status of the cultural centre of the region In the second half of the 18th century Kostelec became known for its pottery workshops After death of Maria Theresia Kostelec ceased to be the seat of the Liechtensteins but remained an economic centre Forestry and fruit growing were developed 2 Demographics editHistorical populationYearPop 18693 451 18803 694 7 0 18903 696 0 1 19003 475 6 0 19103 377 2 8 YearPop 19213 252 3 7 19303 379 3 9 19503 500 3 6 19613 386 3 3 19703 294 2 7 YearPop 19803 230 1 9 19913 187 1 3 20013 245 1 8 20113 682 13 5 20213 834 4 1 Source Censuses 3 4 Sights edit nbsp Smirickych Square The Kostelec nad Cernymi lesy Castle is the main landmark of the town The castle was first documented in 1348 Until 1549 when it was destroyed by fire the castle served as a hunting lodge of Emperor Ferdinand I 2 After 1550 it was rebuilt in the Renaissance style After 1750 baroque modifications were made 5 Today the castle is owned by Czech University of Life Sciences Prague and is used for social and business purposes The neighbouring Church of Saint Adalbert is connected with the castle by a covered corridor 6 The Church of the Holy Guardian Angels is located on the Smirickych Square in the historic centre It is a Baroque church built in 1735 1737 In 1889 1894 a neo Baroque prismatic tower was added 7 Other sights on the square include Pottery Museum and Memorial to Jan Hus and Jan Zizka Notable people editEva Svankmajerova 1940 2005 surrealist artistTwin towns sister cities editSee also List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic Kostelec nad Cernymi lesy is twinned with 8 nbsp Mamirolle FranceReferences edit Population of Municipalities 1 January 2023 Czech Statistical Office 2023 05 23 a b c d e Z historie in Czech Mesto Kostelec nad Cernymi lesy Retrieved 2021 06 20 Historicky lexikon obci Ceske republiky 1869 2011 Okres Praha vychod in Czech Czech Statistical Office 2015 12 21 pp 5 6 Population Census 2021 Population by sex Public Database Czech Statistical Office 2021 03 27 Zamek in Czech National Heritage Institute Retrieved 2021 06 29 Zamek Kostelec nad Cernymi lesy in Czech CzechTourism Retrieved 2021 06 29 Kostel sv Andelu Straznych in Czech National Heritage Institute Retrieved 2023 01 31 Partnerske mesto in Czech Mesto Kostelec nad Cernymi lesy Retrieved 2020 07 07 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kostelec nad Cernymi lesy Official website Retrieved 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