Náměšť na Hané

Market town in Olomouc, Czech Republic
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49°36′16″N 17°3′36″E / 49.60444°N 17.06000°E / 49.60444; 17.06000Country Czech RepublicRegionOlomoucDistrictOlomoucFirst mentioned1141Area
 • Total18.65 km2 (7.20 sq mi)Elevation
247 m (810 ft)Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total2,164 • Density120/km2 (300/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code
783 44
Websitewww.namestnahane.cz

Náměšť na Hané is a market town in Olomouc District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,200 inhabitants.

Geography

Náměšť na Hané is located about 22 kilometres (14 mi) west of Olomouc. It lies on the border between the Zábřeh Highlands and Upper Morava Valley. The highest point is the hill Křemela at 406 m (1,332 ft) above sea level. The Šumice stream flows through the market town.

History

The first written mention of Náměšť na Hané is from 1141. In 1319, the village was promoted to a market town by King John of Bohemia. From 1536 to 1592, Náměšť na Hané was owned by the Lords of Vrbno. During their rule, the market town prospered. They had rebuilt the local fortress into a Renaissance castle. After 1592, the owners of the estate often changed. From 1726 to 1777, it was a property of Counts of Harrach, who had built here the a new castle. In 1777, Náměšť na Hané was acquired by the Kinsky family by marriage.[2]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,579—    
18801,582+0.2%
18901,601+1.2%
19001,666+4.1%
19101,796+7.8%
YearPop.±%
19211,759−2.1%
19301,881+6.9%
19501,778−5.5%
19611,935+8.8%
19701,890−2.3%
YearPop.±%
19801,825−3.4%
19911,818−0.4%
20011,890+4.0%
20111,961+3.8%
20212,127+8.5%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Transport

Náměšť na Hané is located on the railway line Olomouc–Drahanovice.[5]

Sights

Náměšť na Hané Castle

The main landmark is the Náměšť na Hané Castle. It was built in the Baroque style in 1760–1763 for Count Ferdinand Bonaventura Harrach. The castle is surrounded by a circular park with an area of 2.5 ha (6.2 acres).[6] Today the castle is open to the public and offers guided tours.[7]

The older castle is now called Lower Castle. This small Renaissance castle was built in the 16th century and reconstructed in 1665, after it was damaged during the Thirty Years' War. From 1768, it was used as a textile manufacture, but soon it was changed to a malt house and it still serves this purpose today.[8]

The original Church of Saint Cunigunde was built in 1656 at the latest, but after 1869, it was demolished because of its poor state. The current Neo-Romanesque church was built in 1871–1873.[9]

Twin towns – sister cities

Náměšť na Hané is twinned with:[10]

References

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. ^ "Historie" (in Czech). Městys Náměšť na Hané. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  3. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Olomouc" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 11–12.
  4. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  5. ^ "Detail stanice Náměšť na Hané" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  6. ^ "Zámek s parkem" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  7. ^ "Prohlídkové trasy a samostatné výstavy". Náměšť na Hané Castle (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  8. ^ "Dolní zámek se sladovnou" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  9. ^ "Kostel sv. Kunhuty v Náměšti na Hané" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
  10. ^ "Základní údaje" (in Czech). Městys Náměšť na Hané. Retrieved 2023-06-28.

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