Svojanov

Svojanov ( German Swojanow ) is a town with 366 inhabitants ( 1 January 2005) in the region Pardubice Region (Czech Republic) in the deep valley of the river Křetínka.

History

1287 the village was first mentioned. The story Svojanovs is closely related to the homonymous castle. This was built by King Premysl Otakar II as a protective castle on the Trstěnický riser and was later also the seat of Zawisch of Falkenstein and Queen Gwendolyn. Since 2006 Svojanov is a Městys again.

Attractions

  • Shrine of St. Mary Magdalene
  • Church of St. Nicholas from the 13th century and frescoes from the period of Charles IV.
  • Svojanov

Districts

At Dolni Lhota Svojanov include ( Unterlhota ) Hutě ( huts), Předměstí ( Vorstädtel ), Stary Svojanov (Alt Swojanow ) and Studenec ( Studenetz ).

Kraj Okres Hectare Zavis of Falkenstein Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor Gruna Hradec nad Svitavou Chrastavec Karle Svitavy
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