Vyšehoří
Vyšehoří (German: Wyschehor) is a municipality and village in Šumperk District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.
Vyšehoří | |
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 Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Vyšehoří Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°56′1″N 16°52′42″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Olomouc |
| District | Šumperk |
| First mentioned | 1397 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.47 km2 (1.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 324 m (1,063 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 270 |
| • Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 789 01 |
| Website | www |
Etymology
The name Vyšehoří is derived from výše v horách, i.e. "higher in the mountains". It refers to its hilly location.[2]
Geography
Vyšehoří is located about 7 km (4 mi) west of Šumperk and 45 km (28 mi) northwest of Olomouc. It lies mostly in the Zábřeh Highlands. The highest point is a contour line at 550 m (1,800 ft) above sea level.
History
The first written mention of Vyšehoří is from 1397, when it became property of Petr of Kravaře. The Lords of Kravaře owned it as part of the Ruda estate until 1442, when they sold the estate to the Tunkl of Brníčko family. Vyšehoří became part of the Zábřeh estate, which remained so until fall of the feudal system in 1848.[2]
Sights
There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.[3] The main landmark is the Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk.
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- "Od Pradědu na Hanou: Vyšehoří" (in Czech). Czech Radio. 2013-04-24. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
- "Výsledky vyhledávání: Kulturní památky, obec Vyšehoří". Ústřední seznam kulturních památek (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
