Hlubočky
Hlubočky (German: Hombok) is a municipality and village in Olomouc District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,200 inhabitants. It is the most populated municipality in the region without the town status.
Hlubočky | |
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 Church of the Sacred Heart | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Hlubočky Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°37′39″N 17°24′9″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Olomouc |
| District | Olomouc |
| First mentioned | 1368 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Eva Hasníková |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.31 km2 (8.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 382 m (1,253 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,206 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 783 61, 783 65 |
| Website | www |
Administrative parts
Villages of Hrubá Voda, Mariánské Údolí and Posluchov are administrative parts of Hlubočky.
Geography
Hlubočky is located about 10 kilometres (6 mi) northeast of Olomouc. It lies in the Nízký Jeseník range. The highest point is the Jedlina hill at 617 m (2,024 ft) above sea level. The built-up area is situated in the valley of the Bystřice River.
History
The first written mention of Hlubočky is from 1368. From 1408, it was part of the Hluboký estate. After the Hluboký Castle became an abandoned ruin around 1500, the village became part of the Velká Bystřice estate. In 1827, ironworks and smelters were founded here and the settlement of Mariánské Údolí was established. The municipality was industrialised and became known for the manufacture of household appliances.[2]
Economy
The municipality serves as a recreational area, especially for inhabitants of Olomouc. It has about 1,000 holiday cottages. There are also two ski resorts.[3]
The Honeywell Aerospace Work Olomouc is located there, formerly known as Moravia Aerospace Motor Works.
Sights
The main landmark of Hlubočky is the Church of the Sacred Heart. It was built in the Neo-Romanesque style in 1910.[4]
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- "Historie Hluboček" (in Czech). Obec Hlubočky. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- Tauberová, Daniela (2021-03-30). "Hlubočky městem? Nemáme ani náměstí, pobavil nápad starostku" (in Czech). Deník.cz. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- "Noc kostelů včetně inf. o kostele" (in Czech). Obec Hlubočky. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
