Boskovštejn

Boskovštejn (German: Boskowstein) is a municipality and village in Znojmo District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.

Boskovštejn
Centre of Boskovštejn
Centre of Boskovštejn
Flag of Boskovštejn
Coat of arms of Boskovštejn
Boskovštejn is located in Czech Republic
Boskovštejn
Boskovštejn
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 48°58′58″N 15°55′46″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Moravian
DistrictZnojmo
First mentioned1586
Area
  Total7.59 km2 (2.93 sq mi)
Elevation
360 m (1,180 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total213
  Density28/km2 (73/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
671 54
Websitewww.boskovstejn.cz

Boskovštejn lies on the Jevišovka River, approximately 16 kilometres (10 mi) north-west of Znojmo, 55 km (34 mi) south-west of Brno, and 166 km (103 mi) south-east of Prague.

Sights

The main landmark is the Boskovštejn Castle. It was built as a water fortress in the early 16th century. Around 1600, it was rebuilt into a castle. At present the building served as a bicycle museum.[2]

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Tvrz" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2022-12-23.


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