Konice

Konice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkoɲɪtsɛ]; German: Konitz) is a town in Prostějov District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,800 inhabitants.

Konice
Town
Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary and Konice Castle
Flag
Coat of arms
Konice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°35′25″N 16°53′21″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionOlomouc
DistrictProstějov
First mentioned1200
Government
  MayorMichal Obrusník
Area
  Total24.43 km2 (9.43 sq mi)
Elevation
423 m (1,388 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
  Total2,784
  Density110/km2 (300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
798 44, 798 52, 798 53
Websitewww.konice.cz

Etymology

The name of the town is derivered from Czech koně (horses) and is connected with stables which served as a resting place for horses during the long journeys to the Czech lands.

History

Konice was first mentioned in 1200.[2]

Economy

The most important factories are Moděva Konice and Kovo Konice.

Sights

The most important monument is the Baroque chateau from 1705. Other monuments include the parish church of the Virgin Mary Birth founded in 1506, which houses a unique wooden pulpit.

Notable people

The town appears in the Czech film Dark Blue World.

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
  2. "Historie" (in Czech). Město Konice. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
  • Media related to Konice at Wikimedia Commons


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