Oslavany (Czech pronunciation: [ˈoslavanɪ]) is a town in Brno-Country District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,800 inhabitants.
Oslavany | |
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 Oslavany Castle | |
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  Oslavany Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°7′24″N 16°20′12″E / 49.12333°N 16.33667°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Moravian |
| District | Brno-Country |
| First mentioned | 1104 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Vít Aldorf |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.71 km2 (7.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,802 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 664 12 |
| Website | www |
Administrative parts edit
The village of Padochov is an administrative part of Oslavany.
Geography edit
Oslavany is located about 19 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Brno. Most of the territory lies in the Boskovice Furrow, but the western part of the municipal territory extends into the Křižanov Highlands and Jevišovice Uplands. The highest point is at 409 m (1,342 ft) above sea level. The Oslava River flows through the town.
History edit
The first written mention of Oslavany is from 1104. It was originally an agricultural and wine-growing village. In the 13th century, copper and other metals were mined in the adjacent hills. In 1225, the first Cistercian convent in Moravia was founded here. The village of Oslavany was owned by the convent until the 16th century. When the convent was dissolved in 1525, Oslavany was acquired by the Althan family and the convent was rebuilt into a Renaissance residence.[2]
In 1760, hard coal deposits were found here and soon it was the only place in Moravia where coal was mined. The greatest development of mining occurred in the 19th century and especially after 1913, when a power plant was established here. Coal mining and electricity generation changed the village both economically and environmentally. In the 1960s, the population of Oslavany grew rapidly as housing estates were built for the new employers. Coal mining ceased in 1973 and electricity production in 1993. As a result, the town has lost its industrial character.[2]
Demographics edit
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Sights edit
Oslavany Castle is a large Renaissance building with an arcaded courtyard. The original Gothic monastery church, which served as a castle chapel, has been preserved and is now used for concerts. Today the castle houses the Museum of Mining and Energy, and the Fire Museum.[5]
Twin towns – sister cities edit
Nováky, Slovakia
Schkeuditz, Germany
Vir, Croatia
References edit
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- ^ a b "Historie Oslavan" (in Czech). Město Oslavany. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Brno-venkov" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 9–10.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Historie zámku Oslavany" (in Czech). Město Oslavany. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Oslavany. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
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