Bartošovice v Orlických horách

Bartošovice v Orlických horách (German: Batzdorf) is a municipality and village in Rychnov nad Kněžnou District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.

Bartošovice v Orlických horách
Municipality
Church of Saint Mary Magdalene
Church of Saint Mary Magdalene
Flag of Bartošovice v Orlických horách
Flag
Coat of arms of Bartošovice v Orlických horách
Coat of arms
Bartošovice v Orlických horách is located in Czech Republic
Bartošovice v Orlických horách
Bartošovice v Orlických horách
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°9′50″N 16°32′52″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictRychnov nad Kněžnou
First mentioned1548
Area
 • Total35.61 km2 (13.75 sq mi)
Elevation
580 m (1,900 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total245
 • Density6.9/km2 (18/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
517 61
Websitewww.bartosovice.eu

Geography

Bartošovice v Orlických horách is located about 19 kilometres (12 mi) east of Rychnov nad Kněžnou and 50 km (31 mi) east of Hradec Králové. It lies in the Orlické Mountains. The highest point is the mountain Anenský vrch at 992 m (3,255 ft) above sea level. The municipality is situated along the border with Poland, which is formed by the Divoká Orlice River along its entire length.

History

The settlement of the area started in 1495, when Czech nobleman Jan Bartoušovský of Labouň bought this land with the right to establish a village.[2] The first written mention of Bartošovice is from 1548.[3]

Between 1938 and 1945, the municipality was annexed by Nazi Germany and administered as part of Reichsgau Sudetenland. After the World War II, the German population was expelled by the Beneš decrees.

Transport

In the municipality there is the road border crossing Bartošovice v Orlických horách / Niemojów with Poland.

Sights

The landmark of the village is the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene. This baroque church dates from 1673 and replaced an old wooden church building. It was reconstructed in 1906, after it was damaged by a fire.[2]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Bartošovice v Orlických horách. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
  3. "Bartošovice v Orl.h." (in Czech). Orlickéhory.net. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
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