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Úslava
The Úslava is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Berounka River. It flows through the Plzeň Region. It is long. Etymology Until the early 18th century, the river was called Bradlava. The name first appeared in 1266 as ''Bradaua''. In the following centuries, the name was also written as ''Radawa'', ''Bradava'', ''Brádava'' and ''Bradlavka''. In 1712, Cistercian cartographer Mauritius Vogt confused the Bradlava with the Úhlava in his book, and also made a typographical error when he wrote it as Úslava. Since then, the name Úslava has been used. Characteristic The Úslava originates in the territory of Kolinec in the Blatná Uplands at an elevation of , on the slope of the Zálužnice mountain, and flows to Plzeň, where it enters the Berounka River at an elevation of . It is long. Its drainage basin has an area of . The longest tributaries of the Úslava are: Settlements The river flows through the municipal territories of Kolinec, Číhaň, Zavlekov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plzeň
Plzeň (), also known in English and German as Pilsen (), is a city in the Czech Republic. It is the Statutory city (Czech Republic), fourth most populous city in the Czech Republic with about 188,000 inhabitants. It is located about west of Prague, at the confluence of four rivers: Mže, Úhlava, Úslava and Radbuza, together forming the Berounka River. Founded as a royal city in the late 13th century, Plzeň became an important town for trade on routes linking Bohemia with Bavaria. By the 14th century it had grown to be the third largest city in Bohemia. The city was besieged three times during the 15th-century Hussite Wars, when it became a centre of resistance against the Hussites. During the Thirty Years' War in the early 17th century the city was temporarily occupied after the Siege of Plzeň. In the 19th century, the city rapidly industrialised and became home to the Škoda Works, which became one of the most important engineering companies in Austria-Hungary and later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hnačov
Hnačov is a municipality and village in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 90 inhabitants. Geography Hnačov is located about east of Klatovy and south of Plzeň. It lies in the Blatná Uplands. The highest point is the hill Zbudov at above sea level. The Úslava The Úslava is a river in the Czech Republic, a right tributary of the Berounka River. It flows through the Plzeň Region. It is long. Etymology Until the early 18th century, the river was called Bradlava. The name first appeared in 1266 as ''Bra ... River flows through the municipality. The village is situated on the shore of the fishpond Hnačovský rybník, which is the second largest pond in the Plzeň Region with an area of . Established in 1613, it is used for fish farming and recreational purposes. History The first written mention of Hnačov is from 1411. Demographics Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality. Sights There are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starý Plzenec
Starý Plzenec (; ) is a town in Plzeň-City District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,400 inhabitants. Administrative division Starý Plzenec consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Starý Plzenec (4,291) *Sedlec (941) Geography Starý Plzenec is located about southeast of Plzeň. It lies in the Švihov Highlands. The highest point is the Radyně Hill at above sea level. The Úslava River flows through the town. History The first written mention of the settlement is from a chronicle of Thietmar of Merseburg and dates to 976, when Duke Boleslaus II, Duke of Bohemia, Boleslaus II defeated a Duchy of Bavaria, Bavarian army below a local stronghold, then called ''Plzeň''. The urban settlement below the castle evolved into an administrative and mercantile centre of western Bohemia, but this came to an end in 1295, when King Wenceslaus II of Bohemia, Wenceslaus II founded the new city of Plzeň in a more suit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zdemyslice
Zdemyslice is a municipality and village in Plzeň-South District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants. Zdemyslice lies approximately south-east of Plzeň and south-west of Prague Prague ( ; ) is the capital and List of cities and towns in the Czech Republic, largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague, located on the Vltava River, has a population of about 1.4 million, while its P .... Demographics References External links * Villages in Plzeň-South District {{Plzeň-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blovice
Blovice (; ) is a town in Plzeň-South District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,200 inhabitants. Administrative division Blovice consists of nine municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Blovice (3,035) *Bohušov (41) *Hradiště (376) *Hradišťská Lhotka (49) *Hradišťský Újezd (41) *Komorno (80) *Stará Huť (19) *Štítov (98) *Vlčice (260) Geography Blovice is located about southeast of Plzeň. It lies in the Švihov Highlands. The highest point is a hill with an altitude of . The Úslava River flows through the town. There are several fishponds in the territory, the largest of which is Huťský rybník with an area of . History The first written mention of Blovice is from 1284, when it was a market village owned by the Pomuk monastery. At the end of the 14th century, Blovice was first referred to as a market town. During the 15th and 16th centuries, Blovice prospered and acquired various rights. Owners of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Klášter
Klášter () is a municipality and village in Plzeň-South District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants. The village was founded inside the ruins of a monastery, which was destroyed in the 15th century. Etymology The name Klášter literally means 'monastery' in Czech. Geography Klášter is located about southeast of Plzeň. It lies on the border between the Švihov Highlands and Blatná Uplands. The highest point is the hill Zelená hora at above sea level. The Úslava River flows through the municipality. The village is situated on the shore of the fishpond Klášterský rybník. History History of the village is connected with the medieval Cistercians, Cistercian monastery, which was founded here in 1144–1145 by monks from the Ebrach Abbey. It was destroyed by the Hussites during the Hussite Wars in 1420. After the monastery was destroyed, a village began to emerge in its ruins, whose new inhabitants used the remains of buildings to bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Žinkovy
Žinkovy (, ''Zinkau'') is a market town in Plzeň-South District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants. Administrative division Žinkovy consists of four municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Žinkovy (581) *Březí (147) *Čepinec (42) *Kokořov (91) Etymology The oldest form of the name was ''Žizenkovy''. The name was derived from the personal name Žizenka, meaning "Žizenka's (court)". Geography Žinkovy is located about south of Plzeň. It lies on the border between the Švihov Highlands and Blatná Uplands. The highest point is the hill Buč at above sea level. The Úslava River flows through the town. The territory of Žinkovy is rich in fishponds; south of the market town proper are two notable ponds, Labuť and Žinkovský rybník. History The first written mention of Žinkovy is from 1176, when it was owned by Oldřich of Žinkovy. His descendant built the Potštejn Castle near Žinkovy in 1252 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plánice
Plánice (; ) is a town in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,600 inhabitants. Administrative division Plánice consists of 12 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Plánice (850) *Bližanovy (102) *Křížovice (52) *Kvasetice (114) *Lovčice (44) *Mlynářovice (28) *Nová Plánice (59) *Pohoří (44) *Štipoklasy (105) *Vracov (0) *Zbyslav (68) *Zdebořice (63) Mlynářovice forms an Enclave and exclave, exclave of the municipal territory. Etymology The name is a diminutive form of ''pláně'', which means 'plains'. Geography Plánice is located about east of Klatovy and south of Plzeň. It lies in the Blatná Uplands. The highest point is the hill Rovná at above sea level. The town is situated on the left bank of the Úslava River. There are several small fishponds in the municipal territory. History The first written mention of Plánice is from 1144, when it was property of the newly establishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zavlekov
Zavlekov () is a municipality and village in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants. Administrative division Zavlekov consists of five municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Zavlekov (294) *Mladice (28) *Plichtice (52) *Skránčice (44) *Vlčnov (6) Geography Zavlekov is located about southeast of Klatovy and south of Plzeň. It lies in the Blatná Uplands. The Úslava River flows through the municipality. The municipal territory is rich in fishponds. The largest of them is the Hnačovský Pond, which, however, lies only partially in the municipality. History The first written mention of Zavlekov is from 1334. Demographics Transport The I/22 road (the section from Klatovy to Strakonice) passes through the municipality. Sights A landmark of Zavlekov is a ruin of the old fortress from the 14th century. A part of the residential tower-shaped palace connected to the round bastion has been pres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
