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'''Bojnice''' ({{lang-hu|Bajmóc}}, {{lang-de|Weinitz}}) is a historical town in central [[Slovakia]] at the upper [[Nitra River|Nitra]] river, near the city of [[Prievidza]]. It has a population of around 5,000. Bojnice is best known for its tourist attractions: the oldest [[zoo]] in Slovakia, the most visited [[castle]], and one of the oldest [[spa town]]s in Slovakia. The town is situated below the [[Bojnice Castle]], which is built on [[travertine]] rock with a natural cave. The castle has appeared in many international films and a well-known international festival of [[ghost|spectres]] takes place there every year.
'''Bojnice''' ({{langx|de|Weinitz}}; {{langx|hu|Bajmóc}}) is a historical town in east [[Slovakia]] located on the [[Nitra (river)|Nitra]] river, near the city of [[Prievidza]]. The town is situated just below the [[Bojnice Castle]]. It has a population of around 5,000.


Bojnice is best known for its popular tourist attractions, among them being the [[Bojnice Zoo|largest zoo in Slovakia]] and the [[Bojnice Castle|Bojnice castle]], and generally for being one of the oldest [[spa town]]s in Slovakia.
== Geography ==
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The town lies at the upper [[Nitra River|Nitra]] river valley, under the [[Strážov Mountains]]. It is very close to Prievidza (4&nbsp;km), sharing the public transport system. Other major cities nearby include [[Žilina]] to the north (60&nbsp;km) and [[Trenčín]] to the west (65&nbsp;km).


== History ==
==Geography==
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Bojnice lies in the upper [[Nitra River|Nitra river]] valley, under the [[Strážov Mountains]]. It is located very near the city of Prievidza with which it shares a common public transport system.{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}} Other major cities nearby include [[Žilina]] 60 kilometres to the north and [[Trenčín]] 65 kilometres to the west.
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The town's history is closely connected to that of Bojnice Castle. It was first mentioned in 1113, when it was mentioned as a settlement under the castle. It has town privileges since 1966.


== Landmarks ==
==History==
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The town's history is closely connected to that of Bojnice Castle. The town was first mentioned in writing in 1113, when it was mentioned as a settlement under the castle. Bojnice was granted [[town privileges]] in 1366.

==Landmarks==
[[File:Bojnice a Prievidza (pohlad zo zamku).jpg|thumb|250px|View of Bojnice from the Castle]]
[[File:Bojnice a Prievidza (pohlad zo zamku).jpg|thumb|250px|View of Bojnice from the Castle]]
[[File:Bojnice castle in February.jpg|thumb|250px|Bojnice Castle, as seen from the castle park]]
[[File:Bojnice castle in February.jpg|thumb|250px|Bojnice Castle, as seen from the castle park]]
The town is most known for its tourist attractions: the [[Bojnice Castle]], first mentioned in 1113 and originally built as a wooden fort, it was over time built as a stone castle and in the 20th century in the Romantic style. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction.
The town is most known for the [[Bojnice Castle]], first mentioned in 1113 and originally built as a wooden fort, it was over time built as a stone castle and in the 20th century in the Romantic style. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction. The castle has appeared in many international films and a well-known international festival of [[ghost|spectres]] takes place there every year. It is built on [[travertine]] rock with a natural cave.


The [[Bojnice Zoo|zoo]] (one of only four in Slovakia) was founded in 1955. In 2006 it had 355 different species and more than 1,800 animals.
The [[Bojnice Zoo|Bojnice zoo]] was founded in 1955. In 2006 it had 355 different species and more than 1,800 animals.


It is also known for its spa. The therapeutic springs were mentioned in 1549 for the first time. Today they treat patients with disorders of the [[Human musculoskeletal system|locomotor system]], with [[rheuma]]tic diseases, [[post traumatic condition]]s, conditions after orthopaedic disturbances of the spine of adolescents, neurological diseases and [[occupational disease]]s.
Bojnice is also known for its spa. The therapeutic springs were mentioned in 1549 for the first time. Today they treat patients with disorders of the [[Human musculoskeletal system|locomotor system]], with [[rheuma]]tic diseases, [[post traumatic condition]]s, conditions after orthopaedic disturbances of the spine of adolescents, neurological diseases and [[occupational disease]]s.


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
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According to the 2001 [[census]], the town had 5,006 inhabitants. 97.06% of inhabitants were [[Slovaks]], 0.68% [[Czech people|Czechs]] and 0.24% [[Germans]].<ref name="statistics">{{cite web | title = Municipal Statistics | publisher = Statistical Office of the Slovak republic | url = http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html | accessdate = 2007-12-09 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20071116010355/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-11-16}}</ref> The religious make-up was 74.55% [[Roman Catholics]], 19% people with no religious affiliation and 2% [[Lutherans]].<ref name="statistics"/>


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According to the 2001 [[census]], the town had 5,006 inhabitants. 97.06% of inhabitants were [[Slovaks]], 0.68% [[Czech people|Czechs]] and 0.24% [[Germans]] ([[Carpathian Germans]]).<ref name="statistics">{{cite web | title = Municipal Statistics | publisher = Statistical Office of the Slovak republic | url = http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html | access-date = 2007-12-09 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071116010355/http://www.statistics.sk/mosmis/eng/run.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 2007-11-16}}</ref> The religious make-up was 74.55% [[Roman Catholics]], 19% people with no religious affiliation and 2% [[Lutherans]].<ref name="statistics"/>
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== Famous people ==

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==Notable people==
*[[Karina Habšudová]], tennis player
*[[Karina Habšudová]], tennis player
*[[Miloslav Mečíř]], tennis player, Olympic winner
*[[Miloslav Mečíř]], tennis player, Olympic winner
*[[Andrej Sekera]], [[Edmonton Oilers]] ([[National Hockey League]]) defenseman
*[[Andrej Sekera]], [[Dallas Stars]] ([[National Hockey League]]) defenseman
*[[Mirka Federer|Mirka Vavrinec]], tennis player
*[[Mirka Federer|Mirka Vavrinec]], tennis player
*[[Zuzana Paulechová]], classical pianist
*[[Zuzana Paulechová]], classical pianist
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*[[Ján Vlasko]], slovak footballer
*[[Ján Vlasko]], slovak footballer


== Partner towns ==
==Twin towns — sister cities==
Bojnice is [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web |title=Partnerské mestá|url=https://www.bojnice.sk/partnerske-mesta.phtml?id5=27195|website=bojnice.sk|publisher=Bojnice|language=sk|access-date=2019-09-09}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|Czech Republic}} [[Jeseník]], [[Czech Republic]]
*{{flagicon|Germany}} [[Bad Krozingen]], [[Germany]]
*{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Jeseník]], [[Czech Republic]]
*{{flagicon|Italy}} [[Rosta, Italy|Rosta]], [[Italy]]
*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Bad Krozingen]], [[Germany]]
*{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Rosta, Italy|Rosta]], [[Italy]]
*{{flagicon|POL}} [[Zator, Lesser Poland Voivodeship|Zator]], [[Poland]]

{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in Slovakia}}


==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia]]
*[[List of municipalities and towns in Slovakia]]

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== References ==


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


==Genealogical resources==
==Genealogical resources==

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"


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*[http://www.bojnice.net/?ref=&main=&lang=en Information Center of Bojnice]
*[http://www.bojnice.net/?ref=&main=&lang=en Information Center of Bojnice]
*[http://www.bojnicecastle.sk/ Bojnice Castle]
*[http://www.bojnicecastle.sk/ Bojnice Castle]
*[http://www.kupele-bojnice.sk/ Bojnice Spa] {{sk icon}}
*[http://www.kupele-bojnice.sk/ Bojnice Spa] {{in lang|sk}}
*[http://slovakia-travelguide.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=77&Itemid=90 Bojnice photos]
*[http://slovakia-travelguide.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=77&Itemid=90 Bojnice photos]
*[http://www.cisarik.com/0_Bojnice_Prievidza_TC_Nyitra_Nitra.html'''Surnames''' of living people in Bojnice]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100920040228/http://cisarik.com/0_Bojnice_Prievidza_TC_Nyitra_Nitra.html '''Surnames''' of living people in Bojnice]


{{Commons category|Bojnice}}
{{Commons category|Bojnice}}
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[[Category:Villages and municipalities in Prievidza District]]
[[Category:Villages and municipalities in Prievidza District]]
[[Category:Spa towns in Slovakia]]
[[Category:Spa towns in Slovakia]]
[[Category:Bojnice| ]]

Latest revision as of 14:32, 12 November 2024

Bojnice
Town
Town of Bojnice and Bojnice Castle
Town of Bojnice and Bojnice Castle
Coat of arms of Bojnice
Coat of arms
Bojnice is located in Trenčín Region
Bojnice
Bojnice
Location of Bojnice in the Trenčín Region
Bojnice is located in Slovakia
Bojnice
Bojnice
Location of Bojnice in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°46′45″N 18°35′00″E / 48.77917°N 18.58333°E / 48.77917; 18.58333
Country Slovakia
RegionTrenčín
DistrictPrievidza
First mentioned1113
Government
 • MayorLadislav Smatana
Area
 • Total
19.92[2] km2 (7.69[2] sq mi)
Elevation
291[3] m (955[3] ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
4,983[1]
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
972 01[3]
Area code+421 46[3]
Car platePD
Websitewww.bojnice.sk

Bojnice (German: Weinitz; Hungarian: Bajmóc) is a historical town in east Slovakia located on the Nitra river, near the city of Prievidza. The town is situated just below the Bojnice Castle. It has a population of around 5,000.

Bojnice is best known for its popular tourist attractions, among them being the largest zoo in Slovakia and the Bojnice castle, and generally for being one of the oldest spa towns in Slovakia.

Geography

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Bojnice lies in the upper Nitra river valley, under the Strážov Mountains. It is located very near the city of Prievidza with which it shares a common public transport system.[citation needed] Other major cities nearby include Žilina 60 kilometres to the north and Trenčín 65 kilometres to the west.

History

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The town's history is closely connected to that of Bojnice Castle. The town was first mentioned in writing in 1113, when it was mentioned as a settlement under the castle. Bojnice was granted town privileges in 1366.

Landmarks

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View of Bojnice from the Castle
Bojnice Castle, as seen from the castle park

The town is most known for the Bojnice Castle, first mentioned in 1113 and originally built as a wooden fort, it was over time built as a stone castle and in the 20th century in the Romantic style. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction. The castle has appeared in many international films and a well-known international festival of spectres takes place there every year. It is built on travertine rock with a natural cave.

The Bojnice zoo was founded in 1955. In 2006 it had 355 different species and more than 1,800 animals.

Bojnice is also known for its spa. The therapeutic springs were mentioned in 1549 for the first time. Today they treat patients with disorders of the locomotor system, with rheumatic diseases, post traumatic conditions, conditions after orthopaedic disturbances of the spine of adolescents, neurological diseases and occupational diseases.

Demographics

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According to the 2001 census, the town had 5,006 inhabitants. 97.06% of inhabitants were Slovaks, 0.68% Czechs and 0.24% Germans (Carpathian Germans).[5] The religious make-up was 74.55% Roman Catholics, 19% people with no religious affiliation and 2% Lutherans.[5]

Notable people

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Twin towns — sister cities

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Bojnice is twinned with:[6]

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Slovakia

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  2. ^ a b "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. ^ a b c d "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  4. ^ a b "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  5. ^ a b "Municipal Statistics". Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Archived from the original on 2007-11-16. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
  6. ^ "Partnerské mestá". bojnice.sk (in Slovak). Bojnice. Retrieved 2019-09-09.

Genealogical resources

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The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1668-1912 (parish A)
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