Okoř is a municipality and village in Prague-West District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.
Okoř | |
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 Aerial view | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Okoř Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°9′43″N 14°15′31″E / 50.16194°N 14.25861°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Prague-West |
| First mentioned | 1227 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.14 km2 (0.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 275 m (902 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 113 |
| • Density | 53/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 252 64 |
| Website | www |
Etymology edit
The name is derived from the personal name Okora.[2]
Geography edit
Okoř is located about 11 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Prague. It lies in an agricultural landscape of the Prague Plateau. The stream Zákolanský potok flows through the municipality.
History edit
The first written mention of Okoř is in a deed of King Ottokar I from 1227.[3]
Demographics edit
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Transport edit
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights edit
The main landmark of Okoř is the ruin of the large medieval Okoř Castle. It was gradually built from the 13th to the 15th century. During the Thirty Years' War, the castle became a ruin. The last construction modifications took place in the 18th century.[6] Today the castle is a popular tourist destination. In the summer season, various cultural events are held here.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- ^ Profous, Antonín (1951). Místní jména v Čechách III: M–Ř (in Czech). p. 258.
- ^ "Historie hradu" (in Czech). Obec Okoř. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Praha-západ" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 5–6.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Hrad Okoř, zřícenina" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ "Zřícenina hradu Okoř – oblíbený výletní cíl nedaleko Prahy" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
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