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Hukvaldy

Coordinates: 49°38′N 18°14′E / 49.633°N 18.233°E / 49.633; 18.233
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Hukvaldy
Municipality and village
Village's centre
Village's centre
Flag of Hukvaldy
Flag
Coat of arms of Hukvaldy
Coat of arms
Hukvaldy is located in Czech Republic
Hukvaldy
Hukvaldy
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°38′N 18°14′E / 49.633°N 18.233°E / 49.633; 18.233
Country Czech Republic
RegionMoravian-Silesian Region
DistrictFrýdek-Místek District
First mentioned1228
Area
 • Total
20.28 km2 (7.83 sq mi)
Elevation
282 m (925 ft)
Population
 (2019)[1]
 • Total
2,063
 • Density100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Websitewww.hukvaldy.eu

Hukvaldy (Template:Lang-de) is a village in the Czech Republic, in the Moravian-Silesian Region. It lies 150 meters below the ruins of the third-largest castle in the Czech Republic, Hukvaldy Castle, and is the birthplace of the composer Leoš Janáček.

The castle has been rebuilt at least five times over the last 700 years, evolving from a small early gothic castle to a baroque fortress. It was first built between 1260 and 1270 by Mr. Frank from Příbor. He was the son of the colonizer Arnold from the Huckeswagen family. When it functioned as a defensive structure, the castle was never taken; which is likely because of it's location and its massive fortress. The oldest part is an oval with many walls and a tall slim tower in the front. Above the ditch and entrance to the castle there is a dwelling building on the other side of the structure. After 1469, the castle was completely rebuilt by Bishop Tas of Boskovice. In 1762, there was a fire in the castle and it was completely destroyed. In the 20th century, the castle was abandoned and it fell into ruins. Several repairs have been done, but the castle is still undergoing restoration. The best-preserved structure is St. Andrew's chapel; where many concerts take place due to its excellent acoustics. Weddings also take place in the chapel. The castle is administered by Fond Janáčkovy Hukvaldy and is open from April until October. Nearby is a park where mouflons can be seen, and there is also an amphitheatre.

  • Hukvaldy castle
    Hukvaldy castle
  • Former archbishops palace
    Former archbishops palace
  • Church of Saint Maximilian
    Church of Saint Maximilian
  • Monument of Bystrouška, from Janáček's opera The Cunning Little Vixen, at Hukvaldy, Janáček's hometown
    Monument of Bystrouška, from Janáček's opera The Cunning Little Vixen, at Hukvaldy, Janáček's hometown

References

  1. ^ "Population of municipalities of the Czech Republic". Czech Statistical Office. 1 January 2019.
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