Kolinec

Kolinec (German: Kolinetz) is a market town in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants.

Kolinec
Market town
Town square
Town square
Flag of Kolinec
Flag
Coat of arms of Kolinec
Coat of arms
Kolinec is located in Czech Republic
Kolinec
Kolinec
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°17′57″N 13°26′12″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionPlzeň
DistrictKlatovy
First mentioned1290
Area
 • Total48.72 km2 (18.81 sq mi)
Elevation
545 m (1,788 ft)
Population
 (2022-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,437
 • Density29/km2 (76/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
341 42
Websitewww.kolinec.cz

Administrative parts

Villages of Bernartice, Boříkovy, Brod, Buršice, Hradiště, Javoří, Jindřichovice, Lukoviště, Malonice, Mlázovy, Podolí, Sluhov, Střítež, Tajanov, Tržek, Ujčín and Vlčkovice are administrative parts of Kolinec.

Geography

Kolinec is located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Klatovy and 48 km (30 mi) south of Plzeň. It lies on the border between the Blatná Uplands and Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is at 760 m (2,490 ft) above sea level. The Ostružná River flows through the market town. There are several ponds in the municipal territory.

History

The first written mention of Kolinec is from 1290. It was probably founded as a settlement of gold panners. Until the mid-14th century, it was owned by Bohemian queens, then it was granted to the Lords of Velhartice. In 1506, Kolinec became property of Zdeněk Lev of Rožmitál, during whose reign great development occurred.[2]

Sights

The Church of Saint James the Great was originally a fortified Romanesque church from the end of the 12th century. It was baroque rebuilt in 1727–1730 and in 1749–1755, but it retained its Romanesque core. The tower was added in 1854.[3]

The Church of Saint John the Baptist is Mlázovy is an early Gothic building from the first half of the 14th century.[4]

In the territory of Kolinec, there are several small castles that once served as aristrocratic residences and are now cultural monuments.

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Kolinec is twinned with:[5]

  • Mlázovy Castle
    Mlázovy Castle
  • Jindřichovice Castle
    Jindřichovice Castle
  • Church of Saint James the Great
    Church of Saint James the Great
  • The village of Podolí
    The village of Podolí

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2022". Czech Statistical Office. 2022-04-29.
  2. "Podrobná historie Kolince" (in Czech). Městys Kolinec. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
  3. "Kostel sv. Jakuba Většího" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
  4. "Kostel sv. Jana Křtitele" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2022-12-10.
  5. "Základní údaje" (in Czech). Městys Kolinec. Retrieved 2021-04-04.
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