Vysoké Mýto is made up of town parts of Choceňské Předměstí, Litomyšlské Předměstí, Pražské Předměstí and Vysoké Mýto-Město, and villages of Brteč, Domoradice, Knířov, Lhůta, Svařeň and Vanice.
Etymology
The predecessor of the town was a small settlement by a trade route called Mýto (literally "toll"). After a new town was founded, it adopted the privilege of collecting the toll. The old settlement was renamed to Staré Mýto ("Old Toll") and the new town was called Vysoké Mýto ("High Toll"), probably referring to its location above the old settlement.[2]
Geography
Vysoké Mýto is located about 27 km (17 mi) southeast of Pardubice. It lies in the Svitavy Uplands. The Loučná river flows through the towns.
History
Church of the Holy Trinity
The first written mention of Vysoké Mýto is from 1265. It was founded shortly before this year by King Ottokar II as one of the trading centres on the trade route from Bohemia to Moravia, and was inhabited by German settlers. The town square and the network of streets were built in a regular shape, which is preserved to this day. Stone walls with three gates were gradually built around the whole town.[2]
In the early 14th century, Vysoké Mýto became a dowry town administered by Elizabeth Richeza of Poland. Thanks to its location on a busy mercantile road it soon became rich. During the Hussite Wars, the town was occupied several times. Most of the German population left the town and Czech citizens became the majority. After the wars, it became royal town of King Sigismund, who donated it to his wife Barbara of Cilli and it became again a dowry town.[2]
Vysoké Mýto was devastated by fires between 1461 and 1517. Thanks to its wealth, the town recovered and new buildings were building, including stone houses on the square, the new town hall, and the Church of the Holy Trinity. In the 16th century, the town prospered and crafts developed. Cloth and knives were exported abroad. The prosperity ended with the Thirty Years' War and several fires in the 18th century.[2]
During the 19th century, new development occurred, and the town became a cultural centre. A Czech-language theatre was established in 1825, the first public library in the region was established in 1839, and the town museum was founded in 1871. At the end of the 19th century, Vysoké Mýto was industrialized and two big engineering and machine-building companies were founded.[2]
Until 1918, the town was part of the Austrian monarchy (Austria side after the compromise of 1867), head of the Hohenmauth District, one of the 94 Bezirkshauptmannschaften in Bohemia.[3]
The town's football club is SK Vysoké Mýto. It plays in lower amateur tiers.
Sights
Church of Saint Lawrence
The quadrangle square named Přemysla Otakara II. Square is the largest square of its type in the Czech Republic.[6] The Old Town Hall from 1433 is one of the oldest stone buildings in the town. It was rebuilt several times, last in 1828 in the Empire style. Today it houses the tourist information centre, the Town Gallery and an exposition on the manufacture of car bodies. In the middle of the square is a Baroque Marian column from 1714.[2]
The Church of Saint Lawrence is a large cathedral from the second half of the 13th century. It was reconstructed after the fire in the 16th century, and the near Renaissance belfry was erected in 1585. The current appearance of the church is result of purist restoration from the late 19th century. Nowadays the premises of the belfry are used by the Town Gallery.[2]
The Church of the Holy Trinity was built in the Renaissance style with Gothic elements in 1543.[2]
Most of the town fortification from the 14th century were demolished in the 18th century. Some fragments are preserved to this day, including the Prague Gate and the Litomyšl Gate. The tower of the Prague Gate serves as an observation tower.[2]
^ abcdefghij"History". Město Vysoké Mýto. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
^Die postalischen Abstempelungen auf den österreichischen Postwertzeichen-Ausgaben 1867, 1883 und 1890, Wilhelm Klein, 1967
^"Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Ústí nad Orlicí" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 21 December 2015. pp. 15–16.
^"Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 27 March 2021.
^"About town". Město Vysoké Mýto. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
^"Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Vysoké Mýto. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Vysoké Mýto.
Official website
Museum in Vysoké Mýto
January 11, 2023
vysoké, mýto, czech, pronunciation, ˈvɪsokɛː, ˈmiːto, german, hohenmaut, also, hohenmauth, town, Ústí, orlicí, district, pardubice, region, czech, republic, about, inhabitants, town, square, largest, example, type, country, historic, town, centre, well, preser. Vysoke Myto Czech pronunciation ˈvɪsokɛː ˈmiːto German Hohenmaut also Hohenmauth is a town in Usti nad Orlici District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic It has about 12 000 inhabitants Its town square is the largest example of its type in the country The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone Vysoke MytoTownPremysla Otakara II SquareFlagCoat of armsVysoke MytoLocation in the Czech RepublicCoordinates 49 57 12 N 16 9 42 E 49 95333 N 16 16167 E 49 95333 16 16167 Coordinates 49 57 12 N 16 9 42 E 49 95333 N 16 16167 E 49 95333 16 16167Country Czech RepublicRegionPardubiceDistrictUsti nad OrliciFirst mentioned1265Government MayorFrantisek JiraskyArea Total42 03 km2 16 23 sq mi Elevation284 m 932 ft Population 2022 01 01 1 Total12 007 Density290 km2 740 sq mi Time zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST Postal code566 01Websitewww wbr vysoke myto wbr cz Contents 1 Administrative parts 2 Etymology 3 Geography 4 History 5 Demographics 6 Economy 7 Sport 8 Sights 9 Notable people 10 Twin towns sister cities 11 References 12 External linksAdministrative parts Edit The Prague Gate Vysoke Myto is made up of town parts of Chocenske Predmesti Litomyslske Predmesti Prazske Predmesti and Vysoke Myto Mesto and villages of Brtec Domoradice Knirov Lhuta Svaren and Vanice Etymology EditThe predecessor of the town was a small settlement by a trade route called Myto literally toll After a new town was founded it adopted the privilege of collecting the toll The old settlement was renamed to Stare Myto Old Toll and the new town was called Vysoke Myto High Toll probably referring to its location above the old settlement 2 Geography EditVysoke Myto is located about 27 km 17 mi southeast of Pardubice It lies in the Svitavy Uplands The Loucna river flows through the towns History Edit Church of the Holy Trinity The first written mention of Vysoke Myto is from 1265 It was founded shortly before this year by King Ottokar II as one of the trading centres on the trade route from Bohemia to Moravia and was inhabited by German settlers The town square and the network of streets were built in a regular shape which is preserved to this day Stone walls with three gates were gradually built around the whole town 2 In the early 14th century Vysoke Myto became a dowry town administered by Elizabeth Richeza of Poland Thanks to its location on a busy mercantile road it soon became rich During the Hussite Wars the town was occupied several times Most of the German population left the town and Czech citizens became the majority After the wars it became royal town of King Sigismund who donated it to his wife Barbara of Cilli and it became again a dowry town 2 Vysoke Myto was devastated by fires between 1461 and 1517 Thanks to its wealth the town recovered and new buildings were building including stone houses on the square the new town hall and the Church of the Holy Trinity In the 16th century the town prospered and crafts developed Cloth and knives were exported abroad The prosperity ended with the Thirty Years War and several fires in the 18th century 2 During the 19th century new development occurred and the town became a cultural centre A Czech language theatre was established in 1825 the first public library in the region was established in 1839 and the town museum was founded in 1871 At the end of the 19th century Vysoke Myto was industrialized and two big engineering and machine building companies were founded 2 Until 1918 the town was part of the Austrian monarchy Austria side after the compromise of 1867 head of the Hohenmauth District one of the 94 Bezirkshauptmannschaften in Bohemia 3 Demographics EditHistorical populationYearPop 18697 170 18808 337 16 3 18909 033 8 3 190010 643 17 8 191012 026 13 0 YearPop 192111 810 1 8 193011 947 1 2 195010 328 13 6 19619 827 4 9 19709 716 1 1 YearPop 198011 152 14 8 199110 987 1 5 200112 279 11 8 201112 428 1 2 202112 069 2 9 Source Censuses 4 5 Economy EditThe largest industrial employer in the town is Iveco s Iveco Bus factory previously Karosa brand names Irisbus Crossway Irisbus Arway and Iveco Urbanway Sport EditThe town s football club is SK Vysoke Myto It plays in lower amateur tiers Sights Edit Church of Saint Lawrence The quadrangle square named Premysla Otakara II Square is the largest square of its type in the Czech Republic 6 The Old Town Hall from 1433 is one of the oldest stone buildings in the town It was rebuilt several times last in 1828 in the Empire style Today it houses the tourist information centre the Town Gallery and an exposition on the manufacture of car bodies In the middle of the square is a Baroque Marian column from 1714 2 The Church of Saint Lawrence is a large cathedral from the second half of the 13th century It was reconstructed after the fire in the 16th century and the near Renaissance belfry was erected in 1585 The current appearance of the church is result of purist restoration from the late 19th century Nowadays the premises of the belfry are used by the Town Gallery 2 The Church of the Holy Trinity was built in the Renaissance style with Gothic elements in 1543 2 Most of the town fortification from the 14th century were demolished in the 18th century Some fragments are preserved to this day including the Prague Gate and the Litomysl Gate The tower of the Prague Gate serves as an observation tower 2 The Vysoke Myto Regional Museum which was founded in 1871 is the oldest town museum in the country 2 Notable people EditBedrich Bridel 1619 1680 writer poet and missionary Dismas Hatas 1724 1777 violinist and composer Alois Vojtech Sembera 1807 1882 linguist and historian of literature Josef Jirecek 1825 1888 scholar Hermenegild Jirecek 1827 1909 jurisconsult Hermann Skorpil 1858 1923 Czech Bulgarian archaeologist and museum worker Karel Skorpil 1859 1944 Czech Bulgarian archaeologist and museum worker Frantisek Ventura 1894 1969 equestrian Olympic winner Maria Tauberova 1911 2003 opera singer Ladislav Trpkos 1915 2004 basketball player Zdenek Mlynar 1930 1997 politologist and politician Marie Malkova born 1941 actress Josef Krecmer born 1958 violoncellist Lubos Kubik born 1964 football player and coach Martin Dejdar born 1965 actor Jan Jirasky born 1973 pianist and pedagogueTwin towns sister cities EditSee also List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic Vysoke Myto is twinned with 7 Dolni Chiflik Bulgaria Korbach Germany Odessos District Varna Bulgaria Ozorkow Poland Pyrzyce Poland Spisska Bela SlovakiaReferences Edit Population of Municipalities 1 January 2022 Czech Statistical Office 29 April 2022 a b c d e f g h i j History Mesto Vysoke Myto Retrieved 6 October 2021 Die postalischen Abstempelungen auf den osterreichischen Postwertzeichen Ausgaben 1867 1883 und 1890 Wilhelm Klein 1967 Historicky lexikon obci Ceske republiky 1869 2011 Okres Usti nad Orlici in Czech Czech Statistical Office 21 December 2015 pp 15 16 Population Census 2021 Population by sex Public Database Czech Statistical Office 27 March 2021 About town Mesto Vysoke Myto Retrieved 6 October 2021 Partnerska mesta in Czech Mesto Vysoke Myto Retrieved 6 October 2021 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Vysoke Myto Official website Museum in Vysoke Myto Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Vysoke Myto amp oldid 1118098086, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
