Hrotovice

Hrotovice is a town in Třebíč District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,800 inhabitants.

Hrotovice
Town
8. května Square
8. května Square
Flag of Hrotovice
Flag
Coat of arms of Hrotovice
Coat of arms
Hrotovice is located in Czech Republic
Hrotovice
Hrotovice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°6′28″N 16°3′38″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionVysočina
DistrictTřebíč
First mentioned1228
Government
 • MayorHana Škodová
Area
 • Total20.92 km2 (8.08 sq mi)
Elevation
417 m (1,368 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,761
 • Density84/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
675 55
Websitewww.hrotovice.cz

Geography

Hrotovice is located about 17 kilometres (11 mi) southeast of Třebíč and 38 km (24 mi) west of Brno. It lies in the Jevišovice Uplands. The highest point is at 447 m (1,467 ft) above sea level. The Rouchovanka Stream flows through the municipal territory.

History

The first written mention of Hrotovice is in a deed of King Ottokar I from 1228. The owners were various lesser noble families and changed frequently. For the longest time, Hrotovice was the property of the Osovský of Doubravice family, who owned it from 1420 until the end of the 16th century.[2]

Sights
Town square with the castle

The main landmark of the town square is the castle. It was a Renaissance castle on medieval foundations, rebuilt in the current Baroque form. Today, the town hall is located here.[3]

An important monument is the Church of Saint Lawrence. It is a late Romanesque building with Baroque modifications.[4]

The former village of Mstěnice is an archaeologically important location. The existence of the village was first documented in 1393. The village was abolished in 1468. The foundations of the homesteads have been well preserved.[5]

Notable people

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Z historie" (in Czech). Město Hrotovice. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
  3. "Zámek" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
  4. "Kostel sv. Vavřince" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
  5. "Zaniklá ves Mstěnice" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
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