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'''Borovany''' ({{lang-de|Forbes}}) is a town in [[České Budějovice District]] in the [[South Bohemian Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]]. It has about 4,100 inhabitants. Trocnov, a part of Borovany, is known as the birthplace of one of the most notable people of Czech history, [[Jan Žižka]].
'''Borovany''' ({{langx|de|Forbes}}) is a town in [[České Budějovice District]] in the [[South Bohemian Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]]. It has about 4,200 inhabitants. Trocnov, today a part of Borovany, is known as the birthplace of one of the most notable people of Czech history, general [[Jan Žižka]].


==Administrative parts==
==Administrative parts==
Villages of Vrcov, Hluboká u Borovan, Dvorec, Třebeč, Radostice and Trocnov are administrative parts of Borovany.
The villages of Dvorec, Hluboká u Borovan, Radostice, Třebeč, Trocnov and Vrcov are administrative parts of Borovany.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Borovany is located about {{convert|13|km|0}} southeast of [[České Budějovice]]. It lies in the [[Gratzen Foothills]]. The Stropnice River flows through the territory.
Borovany is located about {{convert|13|km|0}} southeast of [[České Budějovice]]. It lies in the [[Gratzen Foothills]]. The highest point is at {{convert|544|m|ft|abbr=on}} above sea level. The [[Stropnice]] River flows through the municipal territory. There are many fishponds around the town.


==History==
==History==
The first written mention of Borovany is from 1186. In 1455, the Borovany Monastery was founded.<ref name=history>{{cite web |title=Historie Borovan|url=https://www.borovansko.cz/borovansko/historie|publisher=Informační centrum Borovany|language=cs|access-date=2021-08-28}}</ref>
The first written mention of Borovany is from 1186. In 1455, the Borovany Monastery was founded.<ref name=history>{{cite web |title=Historie Borovan|url=https://www.borovansko.cz/borovansko/historie|publisher=Informační centrum Borovany|language=cs|access-date=2021-08-28}}</ref>


In the 19th century, the development of the village occurred with the construction of the České Budějovice–[[Vienna]] railway, which was completed in 1869, and with the discovery of [[diatomaceous earth]] deposits at the end of the century. It began to be intensively mined and processed for the construction industry after the World War I. Another plant was constructed after World War II and the third one in the 1970. In 1973, Borovany received the status of a town.<ref name=history/>
In the 19th century, the development of the village occurred with the construction of the České Budějovice–[[Vienna]] railway, which was completed in 1869, and with the discovery of [[diatomaceous earth]] deposits at the end of the century. It began to be intensively mined and processed for the construction industry after World War I. Another plant was constructed after World War II and the third one in the 1970. In 1973, Borovany received the status of a town.<ref name=history/>

==Demographics==
{{historical populations
|align=none|cols=3
|1869|2378
|1880|2636
|1890|2536
|1900|2638
|1910|2839
|1921|2924
|1930|2915
|1950|2529
|1961|2740
|1970|2682
|1980|3045
|1991|3312
|2001|3584
|2011|3936
|2021|4040
|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==
Borovany is located on the railway line České Budějovice–[[České Velenice]]. There are four train stations and stops.<ref>{{cite web |title=Detail stanice Borovany|url=https://www.cd.cz/stanice/borovany/5474162|publisher=[[České dráhy]]|language=cs|access-date=2023-06-14}}</ref>


==Sights==
==Sights==
⚫
[[File:1Borovany 09.jpg|thumb|Borovany Castle]]
In Dvorec there is the Dvorec Zoo, one of the [[List of zoos in the Czech Republic|smallest zoos in the country]].
The Borovany Castle was built in the Baroque style in 1760–1770. It was originally part of the monastery, but the monastery was abolished in 1785, and the [[House of Schwarzenberg|Schwarzenberg family]] bought the building and used it as a castle. The Schwarzenbergs owned it until 1939, when it was purchased by the town, which established a museum there.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zámek|url=https://pamatkovykatalog.cz/zamek-693242|publisher=National Heritage Institute|language=cs|access-date=2023-03-03}}</ref>

Next to the castle is the Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary. It was built between the 1470s and 1490s. It was built in the late Gothic style, atypical for this region. The rectory next to the church was built together with the castle and is connected with it.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kostel Navštívení P. Marie s farou|url=https://pamatkovykatalog.cz/kostel-navstiveni-p-marie-s-farou-678574|publisher=National Heritage Institute|language=cs|access-date=2023-03-03}}</ref>

Trocnov is known as the birthplace of one of the most notable people of Czech history, general [[Jan Žižka]]. The site where the original Trocnov hamlet was located consists of foundations of the original buildings, Jan Žižka Monument, Jan Žižka Memorial, and monument at the place of Žižka's birth. The locality is protected as a [[Cultural monument (Czech Republic)|national cultural monument]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Památník Jana Žižky z Trocnova|url=https://pamatkovykatalog.cz/pamatnik-jana-zizky-z-trocnova-690230|publisher=National Heritage Institute|language=cs|access-date=2023-03-03}}</ref>

In Dvorec is the Dvorec Zoo, one of the [[List of zoos in the Czech Republic|smallest zoos in the country]]. It keeps 120 species of animals.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zoologická zahrada Dvorec u Borovan|url=https://www.kudyznudy.cz/aktivity/park-exotickych-zvirat-dvorec-u-borovan|publisher=CzechTourism|language=cs|access-date=2023-03-03}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[Jan Žižka]] (c. 1360–1424), general
*[[Jan Žižka]] ({{circa|1360}}–1424), general
*[[Tomáš Verner]] (born 1986), figure skater; lived here


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
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1Borovany 09.jpg|Borovany Monastery
Borovany-u-Českých-Budějovic-2.jpg|Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary
Borovany-u-Českých-Budějovic-2.jpg|Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary
Borovany CB, municipal office 01.jpg|Town hall
Borovany CB, municipal office 01.jpg|Town hall
Borovany, sculptuur van Jana Žižky z Trocnova IMG 6168 2018-07-31 19.07.jpg|Sculpture of Jan Žižka
Borovany, sculptuur van Jana Žižky z Trocnova IMG 6168 2018-07-31 19.07.jpg|Sculpture of Jan Žižka
1Borovany 12.jpg|Sculpture of Saint John of Nepomuk with angels
1Borovany 12.jpg|Sculpture of Saint John of Nepomuk with angels
Trocnov Žižka 1.jpg|Jan Žižka Monument in Trocnov
</gallery>
</gallery>


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{{DEFAULTSORT:Borovany (Ceske Budejovice District)}}
[[Category:Cities and towns in the Czech Republic]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in the Czech Republic]]
[[Category:Populated places in České Budějovice District]]
[[Category:Populated places in České Budějovice District]]

Latest revision as of 17:07, 23 October 2024

For other places with the same name, see Borovany (disambiguation).
Borovany
Town
Pillory in the centre of the town square
Pillory in the centre of the town square
Flag of Borovany
Flag
Coat of arms of Borovany
Coat of arms
Borovany is located in Czech Republic
Borovany
Borovany
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 48°53′55″N 14°38′32″E / 48.89861°N 14.64222°E / 48.89861; 14.64222
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Bohemian
DistrictČeské Budějovice
First mentioned1186
Government
 • MayorVít Fialka
Area
 • Total
42.33 km2 (16.34 sq mi)
Elevation
522 m (1,713 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total
4,178
 • Density99/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
373 12
Websitewww.borovany-cb.cz

Borovany (German: Forbes) is a town in České Budějovice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,200 inhabitants. Trocnov, today a part of Borovany, is known as the birthplace of one of the most notable people of Czech history, general Jan Žižka.

Administrative parts

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The villages of Dvorec, Hluboká u Borovan, Radostice, Třebeč, Trocnov and Vrcov are administrative parts of Borovany.

Geography

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Borovany is located about 13 kilometres (8 mi) southeast of České Budějovice. It lies in the Gratzen Foothills. The highest point is at 544 m (1,785 ft) above sea level. The Stropnice River flows through the municipal territory. There are many fishponds around the town.

History

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The first written mention of Borovany is from 1186. In 1455, the Borovany Monastery was founded.[2]

In the 19th century, the development of the village occurred with the construction of the České Budějovice–Vienna railway, which was completed in 1869, and with the discovery of diatomaceous earth deposits at the end of the century. It began to be intensively mined and processed for the construction industry after World War I. Another plant was constructed after World War II and the third one in the 1970. In 1973, Borovany received the status of a town.[2]

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
18692,378—    
18802,636+10.8%
18902,536−3.8%
19002,638+4.0%
19102,839+7.6%
YearPop.±%
19212,924+3.0%
19302,915−0.3%
19502,529−13.2%
19612,740+8.3%
19702,682−2.1%
YearPop.±%
19803,045+13.5%
19913,312+8.8%
20013,584+8.2%
20113,936+9.8%
20214,040+2.6%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Transport

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Borovany is located on the railway line České Budějovice–České Velenice. There are four train stations and stops.[5]

Sights

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Borovany Castle

The Borovany Castle was built in the Baroque style in 1760–1770. It was originally part of the monastery, but the monastery was abolished in 1785, and the Schwarzenberg family bought the building and used it as a castle. The Schwarzenbergs owned it until 1939, when it was purchased by the town, which established a museum there.[6]

Next to the castle is the Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary. It was built between the 1470s and 1490s. It was built in the late Gothic style, atypical for this region. The rectory next to the church was built together with the castle and is connected with it.[7]

Trocnov is known as the birthplace of one of the most notable people of Czech history, general Jan Žižka. The site where the original Trocnov hamlet was located consists of foundations of the original buildings, Jan Žižka Monument, Jan Žižka Memorial, and monument at the place of Žižka's birth. The locality is protected as a national cultural monument.[8]

In Dvorec is the Dvorec Zoo, one of the smallest zoos in the country. It keeps 120 species of animals.[9]

Notable people

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[edit]
  • Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary
    Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary
  • Town hall
    Town hall
  • Sculpture of Jan Žižka
    Sculpture of Jan Žižka
  • Sculpture of Saint John of Nepomuk with angels
    Sculpture of Saint John of Nepomuk with angels
  • Jan Žižka Monument in Trocnov
    Jan Žižka Monument in Trocnov

References

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  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ a b "Historie Borovan" (in Czech). Informační centrum Borovany. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  3. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  4. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  5. ^ "Detail stanice Borovany" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  6. ^ "Zámek" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  7. ^ "Kostel Navštívení P. Marie s farou" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  8. ^ "Památník Jana Žižky z Trocnova" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  9. ^ "Zoologická zahrada Dvorec u Borovan" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
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