Zaječov
Zaječov is a municipality and village in Beroun District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants.
Zaječov | |
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 Svatá Dobrotivá Monastery | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Zaječov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°46′28″N 13°50′27″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Beroun |
| First mentioned | 1578 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.25 km2 (8.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 458 m (1,503 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,448 |
| • Density | 65/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 267 62, 267 63 |
| Website | www |
Administrative parts
Villages of Kvaň and Nová Ves are administrative parts of Zaječov.
Geography
Zaječov is located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Beroun and 47 km (29 mi) southwest of Prague. It lies in the Brdy Highlands. The highest point is the mountain Jordán at 826 m (2,710 ft) above sea level. The southern part of the municipal territory lies in the Brdy Protected Landscape Area.
History
The first written mention of Zaječov is from 1578. On 1 January 1976, the municipalities of Zaječov and Kvaň were merged.[2]
Sights
The Svatá Dobrotivá Monastery was founded in 1262–1263 as the first Augustinian monastery in the Czech lands. The Gothic building was rebuilt in the Baroque style in the 17th century, the monastery church of the Annunciation was rebuilt in 1713–1719. In 1785, the monastery was abolished and the building converted into a rectory and a school. In 1990, the area was returned to the Augustinians.[3]
Gallery
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The village of Kvaň
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Zaječov. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- "Klášter Svatá Dobrotivá" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
