Brníčko
Brníčko is a municipality and village in Šumperk District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.
Brníčko | |
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 Brníčko Castle ruins | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Brníčko Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°53′42″N 16°58′6″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Olomouc |
| District | Šumperk |
| First mentioned | 1350 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.49 km2 (3.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 300 m (1,000 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 643 |
| • Density | 76/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 789 75 |
| Website | obecbrnicko |
Administrative parts
The village of Strupšín is an administrative part of Brníčko.
Geography
Brníčko is located about 8 km (5 mi) south of Šumperk and 38 km (24 mi) northwest of Olomouc. It lies in the Hanušovice Highlands. The highest point is at 587 m (1,926 ft) above sea level. The built-up area is situated in the valley of the Loučka Stream.
History
The first written mention of Brníčko is from 1350. The local castle was the seat of the Tunkl aristocratic family. From the late 14th century until the Thirty Years' War, Brníčko was a small town and the centre of a small estate. After the war, it was acquired by the House of Liechtenstein and lost its significance.[2]
Sights
The most attractive tourist destination is the ruin of the Brníčko Castle: It is a significant landmark of the landscape, located on a hill above the village of Brníčko. It was built in the 1330s and first documented in 1356. The high walls of the northeastern palace, three massive fortification pillars and other elements have been preserved to this day.[3][4]
The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is a simple rural church. It is a unique example of the Romanesque architecture in the region. Baroque modifications were made, but the Romanesque character has been preserved.[5]
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- "Historie obce Brníčko" (in Czech). Obec Brníčko. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
- "Zřícenina hradu Brníčko" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- "Hrad Brníčko na Zábřežsku" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
- "Kostel Narození Panny Marie" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
