Bouzov

Bouzov (German: Busau) is a municipality and village in Olomouc District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,600 inhabitants. It is known for the Bouzov Castle.

Not to be confused with Bousov.
Bouzov
Municipality
Municipal office
Municipal office
Flag of Bouzov
Flag
Coat of arms of Bouzov
Coat of arms
Bouzov is located in Czech Republic
Bouzov
Bouzov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°42′15″N 16°53′35″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionOlomouc
DistrictOlomouc
First mentioned1317
Area
 • Total42.31 km2 (16.34 sq mi)
Elevation
445 m (1,460 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,564
 • Density37/km2 (96/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
783 25
Websitewww.obec-bouzov.cz

Administrative parts

Villages of Bezděkov, Blažov, Doly, Hvozdečko, Jeřmaň, Kadeřín, Kovářov, Kozov, Obectov, Olešnice, Podolí, Svojanov are administrative parts of Bouzov.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Búz, who was the first documented owner of the village.[2]

Geography

Bouzov is located about 27 kilometres (17 mi) northwest of Olomouc. It lies in the Zábřeh Highlands. The highest point is the hill Holé vršky at 596 m (1,955 ft) above sea level. The Třebůvka River flows through the municipality.

History

The village was founded below the Bouzov Castle, which was built for protection of a trade route from Olomouc to Jevíčko. Until 1695, Bouzov was owned by various noble families, most notably by the Lords of Kunštát and Poděbrady. From 1695, the estate was property of the Teutonic Order.[2]

Sights
Bouzov Castle

Bouzov is well known for the Bouzov Castle, which is a major tourist destination. Today the castle is owned by the state and offer guided tours.[3] Since 1999, the castle has been protected as a national cultural monument.[4]

The Church of Saint Gotthard is a Baroque building with a Gothic-Renaissance core. Originally it was a castle chapel.[5]

Notable people

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "O obci" (in Czech). Obec Bouzov. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  3. "Tour routes". Bouzov Castle (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  4. "Hrad Bouzov" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  5. "Kostel sv. Gotharda s ohradní zdí" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
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