Krajková
Krajková (German: Gossengrün) is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.
Krajková | |
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 Church of Saints Peter and Paul | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Krajková Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°12′58″N 12°32′3″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Karlovy Vary |
| District | Sokolov |
| First mentioned | 1350 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.23 km2 (13.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 582 m (1,909 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 919 |
| • Density | 26/km2 (68/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 357 08 |
| Website | www |
Administrative parts
Villages of Anenská Ves, Bernov, Dolina, Hrádek, Květná and Libnov are administrative parts of Krajková.
Geography
Krajková is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) northwest of Sokolov and 22 km (14 mi) west of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the Ore Mountains. The highest point is the hill Jelení vrch at 720 metres (2,360 ft) above sea level. The Libocký Stream and Horka Reservoir, built on the stream, form the western municipal border.
History
The first written mention of Krajková is from 1350. It was a mining town where lead was mined. In 1947 Krajková lost its town status and its German name was replaced with the Czech one.[2]
From 1938 to 1945, Krajková was annexed by Nazi Germany and administered as part of Reichsgau Sudetenland.
Sights
The landmark of Krajková is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. It was originally a Gothic church, reconstructed in the Renaissance style in the 16th century. Its current appearance is the result of the modern reconstruction in the 19th century.[3]
Notable people
- Anton Horner (1877–1971), American horn player
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- "Dějiny Krajkové" (in Czech). Obec Krajková. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
- "Kostel sv. Petra a Pavla" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
