Bezdružice

Bezdružice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈbɛzdruʒɪtsɛ]; German: Weseritz) is a town in Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It lies some 30 km (19 mi) to the north-west from the region capital of Plzeň.

Bezdružice
Town
Bezdružice seen from the south
Flag
Coat of arms
Bezdružice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°54′26″N 12°58′21″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionPlzeň
DistrictTachov
First mentioned1227
Government
 • MayorLumír Kadlec
Area
 • Total32.02 km2 (12.36 sq mi)
Elevation
576 m (1,890 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
 • Total938
 • Density29/km2 (76/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
349 53
Websitewww.bezdruzice.cz

History

The earliest record of the town dates back to the 12th century. [2]

From 1520 to 1614, a deadly plague infected the town. During the Thirty Years' War, in 1646, the town was burnt down by the invading Swedish Army. In 1808, another plague hit the town, in 1809, a fire burnt down many parts of the town, and in 1815, a windstorm ravaged Bezdružice.[3]

The town became more popular when a railway was introduced to the town. The railway quickly gentrified the town. However, the population declined during and after World War II, mainly following the expulsion of local German inhabitants.[3]

In 1949, Bezdružice lost the town status and was incorporated into the Tachov District.[3] On October 10, 2006, the municipality regained its town status.

Sights

Bezdružice château is a Gothic castle built in the town by the Kolowrat family before 1330. The castle was partly demolished in the 18th century, but it was remodeled in the Baroque style.[4]

Notable people
  • Former town hall
  • Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
  • Kryštof Harant Square with the Statue of Saint Florian
  • Bezdružice Castle

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
  2. "Historie obce Bezdružice". mistopisy.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  3. "Bezdružice: Ze zemědělské osady prosperujícím městem". tachovsko.com (in Czech). Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  4. Bělohlávek, Miloslav (1985). Castles, chateaux and fortresses in Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. Western Bohemia. pp. 32, 37.
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