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'''Kamýk nad Vltavou''' is a municipality and village in [[Příbram District]] in the [[Central Bohemian Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]]. It has about 1,000 inhabitants. It lies on the [[Vltava]] river.
'''Kamýk nad Vltavou''' is a municipality and village in [[Příbram District]] in the [[Central Bohemian Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]]. It has about 1,000 inhabitants. It lies on the [[Vltava]] River.


==Administrative parts==
==Administrative parts==
⚫
{{stack|[[File:Vrškamýk 2.jpg|thumb|right|Ruins of the Vrškamýk Castle]]}}
The village of Velká is an administrative part of Kamýk nad Vltavou.
The village of Velká is an administrative part of Kamýk nad Vltavou.

==Etymology==
The word ''kamýk'' is and old Czech diminutive form of the Slavic word ''kamy'', meaning 'little stone', 'little rock'.<ref>{{cite book |last=Profous|first=Antonín|title=Místní jména v Čechách II: CH–L|url=https://mjc.ujc.cas.cz/search.php|page=201|year=1949|language=cs}}</ref>

==Geography==
Kamýk nad Vltavou is located about {{convert|18|km}} east of [[Příbram]] and {{convert|43|km|abbr=on}} south of [[Prague]]. It lies in the [[Benešov Uplands]]. The highest point is the hill Bába at {{convert|442|m|ft|abbr=on}} above sea level. The [[Vltava]] River flows through the municipality. A part of the [[Kamýk Reservoir]], built on the Vltava, is located in the southern part of the municipality.


==History==
==History==
The first written mention about the Vrškamýk Castle is from 1236 and about the settlements above the castle (Starý Kamýk and Nový Kamýk) from 1285.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dějiny obce Kamýk nad Vltavou|url=https://www.obeckamyk.cz/index.php/zajimavosti/vrskamyk/dejiny|publisher=Obec Kamýk nad Vltavou|language=cs|access-date=2020-11-08}}</ref>
The first written mention of the Vrškamýk Castle is from 1236. The settlements above the castle called Starý Kamýk and Nový Kamýk were first mentioned in 1285. Kamýk was the property of the royal chamber, which lent it to various noble families, including the important families of [[Rosenberg family|Rosenberg]], [[Lobkowicz family|Lobkowicz]] and [[Pernštejn family|Pernštejn]]. In 1561, the royal chamber definitely sold Kamýk to nobles.<ref name=history>{{cite web |title=Historie hradu|url=https://www.obeckamyk.cz/obec/zajimavosti/vrskamyk/hrad-vrskamyk/historie-hradu/|publisher=Obec Kamýk nad Vltavou|language=cs|access-date=2023-04-20}}</ref>

Before the [[Battle of White Mountain]], Kamýk was owned by the Myška of Žlunice family, but their properties were consficated, and Kamýk was sold to [[Polyxena of Lobkowicz]] in 1623. She merged it with the [[Vysoký Chlumec]] estate. The Lobkowicz family owned Kamýk until 1922.<ref name=history/>

==Demographics==
{{historical populations
|align=none|cols=3
|1869|752
|1880|804
|1890|801
|1900|797
|1910|767
|1921|739
|1930|749
|1950|594
|1961|714
|1970|939
|1980|879
|1991|808
|2001|783
|2011|867
|2021|946
|source=Censuses<ref>{{cite web |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011|url=https://csu.gov.cz/produkty/historicky-lexikon-obci-1869-az-2015|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|language=cs|date=2015-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Population Census 2021: Population by sex|url=https://vdb.czso.cz/vdbvo2/faces/en/index.jsf?page=vystup-objekt-parametry&z=T&f=TABULKA&sp=A&skupId=4429&katalog=33515&pvo=SLD21001-OB-OK|work=Public Database|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|date=2021-03-27}}</ref>}}

==Transport==
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

==Sights==
⚫
[[File:Vrškamýk 2.jpg|thumb|right|Ruins of the Vrškamýk Castle]]
The main landmarks of Kamýk nad Vltavou are the castle and the church. The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary dates from the third quarter of the 13th century. In 1775–1787, the early Gothic church was rebuilt in the Baroque style, but some Gothic elements have been preserved to this day.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kostel sv. Anny|url=https://pamatkovykatalog.cz/kostel-sv-anny-14536782|publisher=National Heritage Institute|language=cs|access-date=2023-04-20}}</ref>

The medieval castle called Vrškamýk or just Kamýk is now a ruin. It was abandoned in the second half of the 14th century and first described as a ruin in 1569. Only a part of the inner walls has been preserved. Near the church is a lookout tower, also called Vrškamýk.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zřícenina hradu Vrškamýk|url=https://pamatkovykatalog.cz/zricenina-hradu-vrskamyk-2143379|publisher=National Heritage Institute|language=cs|access-date=2023-04-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Zřícenina hradu Vrškamýk – Hunec v Kamýku nad Vltavou|url=https://www.kudyznudy.cz/aktivity/zricenina-hradu-vrskamyk-hunec-v-kamyku-nad-vlta|publisher=CzechTourism|language=cs|access-date=2023-04-20}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
{{commons category|Kamýk nad Vltavou}}
{{commons category|Kamýk nad Vltavou}}
*{{official|https://www.obeckamyk.cz/}}

{{Příbram District}}
{{Příbram District}}


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Latest revision as of 06:13, 3 September 2024

Kamýk nad Vltavou
Municipality
Left bank of the Vltava River in Kamýk
Left bank of the Vltava River in Kamýk
Flag of Kamýk nad Vltavou
Flag
Coat of arms of Kamýk nad Vltavou
Coat of arms
Kamýk nad Vltavou is located in Czech Republic
Kamýk nad Vltavou
Kamýk nad Vltavou
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°38′21″N 14°15′13″E / 49.63917°N 14.25361°E / 49.63917; 14.25361
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictPříbram
First mentioned1285
Area
 • Total
11.89 km2 (4.59 sq mi)
Elevation
274 m (899 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total
980
 • Density82/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
262 63
Websitewww.obeckamyk.cz

Kamýk nad Vltavou is a municipality and village in Příbram District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,000 inhabitants. It lies on the Vltava River.

Administrative parts

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The village of Velká is an administrative part of Kamýk nad Vltavou.

Etymology

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The word kamýk is and old Czech diminutive form of the Slavic word kamy, meaning 'little stone', 'little rock'.[2]

Geography

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Kamýk nad Vltavou is located about 18 kilometres (11 mi) east of Příbram and 43 km (27 mi) south of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is the hill Bába at 442 m (1,450 ft) above sea level. The Vltava River flows through the municipality. A part of the Kamýk Reservoir, built on the Vltava, is located in the southern part of the municipality.

History

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The first written mention of the Vrškamýk Castle is from 1236. The settlements above the castle called Starý Kamýk and Nový Kamýk were first mentioned in 1285. Kamýk was the property of the royal chamber, which lent it to various noble families, including the important families of Rosenberg, Lobkowicz and Pernštejn. In 1561, the royal chamber definitely sold Kamýk to nobles.[3]

Before the Battle of White Mountain, Kamýk was owned by the Myška of Žlunice family, but their properties were consficated, and Kamýk was sold to Polyxena of Lobkowicz in 1623. She merged it with the Vysoký Chlumec estate. The Lobkowicz family owned Kamýk until 1922.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869752—    
1880804+6.9%
1890801−0.4%
1900797−0.5%
1910767−3.8%
YearPop.±%
1921739−3.7%
1930749+1.4%
1950594−20.7%
1961714+20.2%
1970939+31.5%
YearPop.±%
1980879−6.4%
1991808−8.1%
2001783−3.1%
2011867+10.7%
2021946+9.1%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Transport

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There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

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Ruins of the Vrškamýk Castle

The main landmarks of Kamýk nad Vltavou are the castle and the church. The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary dates from the third quarter of the 13th century. In 1775–1787, the early Gothic church was rebuilt in the Baroque style, but some Gothic elements have been preserved to this day.[6]

The medieval castle called Vrškamýk or just Kamýk is now a ruin. It was abandoned in the second half of the 14th century and first described as a ruin in 1569. Only a part of the inner walls has been preserved. Near the church is a lookout tower, also called Vrškamýk.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ Profous, Antonín (1949). Místní jména v Čechách II: CH–L (in Czech). p. 201.
  3. ^ a b "Historie hradu" (in Czech). Obec Kamýk nad Vltavou. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  4. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  5. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  6. ^ "Kostel sv. Anny" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  7. ^ "Zřícenina hradu Vrškamýk" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  8. ^ "Zřícenina hradu Vrškamýk – Hunec v Kamýku nad Vltavou" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
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