Markvartice (Jičín District)

Markvartice ( German Markwartitz ) is a town with a population of 460 ( 28 August 2006) in the region of Hradec Králové Region (Czech Republic).

Geography

South of the local part Příchvoj springs the Mrlina.

History

1188, the village was first mentioned in writing. In the 14th century there was a fort in place of the lords of Markwartitz.

Attractions

  • Church of St. Aegidius ( Kostel Svatého Jiljí )
  • Birthplace of Josef hook

Districts

  • Hřmenín
  • Leština
  • Mrkvojedy
  • Netolice
  • Příchvoj
  • Rakov
  • Skuřina
  • Spařence
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