Bulhary (Břeclav District)
Bulhary (before 1949 Pulgary; German: Pulgram) is a municipality and village in Břeclav District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants. It lies on the Thaya river. Bulhary is partly located within the Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bulhary | |
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.jpg.webp) Aerial view from the northwest | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Bulhary Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 48°49′53″N 16°44′55″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Moravian |
| District | Břeclav |
| First mentioned | 1244 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.16 km2 (5.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 170 m (560 ft) |
| Population (2022-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 714 |
| • Density | 47/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 691 89 |
| Website | www |
History
The area of the village and its surroundings has been inhabited since time immemorial due to the fertile soil and proximity to the river. At the hill Syslí kopec is an archeological site where the remains of mammoth hunters weapons (28–24,000 years BC old) were found. The first written mention of Bulhary is from 1244.[2]
Economy
Bulhary is known for viticulture. The municipality lies in the Mikulovská wine subregion. The tradition dates back to the 13th century. There are about 98 hectares (240 acres) of vineyards.[3]
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2022". Czech Statistical Office. 2022-04-29.
- "Historie obce Bulhary" (in Czech). Obec Bulhary. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
- "Vinařství v obci Bulhary" (in Czech). Obec Bulhary. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
External links
- Official website (in Czech)