Hovorčovice
Hovorčovice is a municipality and village in Prague-East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,600 inhabitants.
Hovorčovice | |
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 Main street | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Hovorčovice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°10′43″N 14°31′5″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Prague-East |
| First mentioned | 1088 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.14 km2 (0.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 226 m (741 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,561 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 250 64 |
| Website | www |
Geography
Hovorčovice is located about 6 kilometres (4 mi) north of Prague. It lies in a flat agricultural landscape in the Central Elbe Table.
History
The first written mention of Hovorčovice is from 1088, when King Vratislaus II donated the village to the Vyšehrad Chapter. The village was almost completely destroyed by the Swedish army during the Thirty Years' War. From 1652 to 1945, the estate was owned by the Nostitz family. The independent municipality was established in 1908.[2]
Transport
Hovorčovice is located on the railway line Prague–Mělník.
Sights
The landmark of Hovorčovice is the Church of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. It was built in the early Gothic style in the second half of the 13th century and rebuilt in the Baroque style.[3]
Gallery
Centre of Hovorčovice
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Church of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- "Vznik a historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Hovorčovice. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- "Kostel Narození sv. Jana Křtitele" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
