Čenkovice

Čenkovice is a municipality and village in Ústí nad Orlicí District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants. It is a centre of winter sports.

Čenkovice
Church of Saint Lawrence
Church of Saint Lawrence
Flag of Čenkovice
Coat of arms of Čenkovice
Čenkovice is located in Czech Republic
Čenkovice
Čenkovice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°0′41″N 16°40′57″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionPardubice
DistrictÚstí nad Orlicí
First mentioned1304
Area
  Total5.98 km2 (2.31 sq mi)
Elevation
665 m (2,182 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total195
  Density33/km2 (84/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
561 64
Websitewww.obeccenkovice.cz

Geography

Čenkovice is located about 21 kilometres (13 mi) east of Ústí nad Orlicí and 64 km (40 mi) east of Pardubice. It lies in the Orlické Mountains. The highest point is the mountain Buková hora at 958 m (3,143 ft) above sea level. The Bystřec stream originates in the village and flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Čenkovice is from 1304.[2]

Sport

Čenkovice is known for a ski resort located on Buková hora and its surroundings. There are 65 km of cross-country trails and five ski slopes.[3]

Sights

The main landmark of Čenkovice is the Church of Saint Lawrence. It was built in the Neoclassical style in 1780–1782. It is a valuable rural church.[4]

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Obec Čenkovice" (in Czech). Obec Čenkovice. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  3. "O Skiareálu Čenkovice" (in Czech). Ski areál Čenkovice. Retrieved 2022-06-24.
  4. "Kostel sv. Vavřince" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
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