Bystřice nad Pernštejnem (Czech pronunciation: [ˈbɪstr̝̊ɪtsɛ ˈnat pɛrnʃtɛjnɛm]; German: Bistritz ob Pernstein) is a town in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 7,900 inhabitants.
Bystřice nad Pernštejnem | |
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 Main square | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Bystřice nad Pernštejnem Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°31′23″N 16°15′41″E / 49.52306°N 16.26139°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Vysočina |
| District | Žďár nad Sázavou |
| First mentioned | 1298 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Martin Horák |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.07 km2 (20.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Population (2024-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 7,896 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 593 01 |
| Website | www |
Administrative parts
editThe villages of Bratrušín, Divišov, Domanín, Domanínek, Dvořiště, Karasín, Kozlov, Lesoňovice, Pivonice, Rovné and Vítochov are administrative parts.
Etymology
editThe name Bystřice is derived from bystřina, which is a term for a steep, fast flowing stream. The local watercourse was originally called Říčka (i.e. 'small river') and later renamed after the town. In 1881, nad Pernštýnem was added to the name to distinguish from other places with the same name, and in 1925 it was modified to nad Pernštejnem. It refers to the nearby Pernštejn Castle.[2]
Geography
editBystřice nad Pernštejnem is located about 23 kilometres (14 mi) east of Žďár nad Sázavou and 41 km (25 mi) northwest of Brno. It lies in the Upper Svratka Highlands. The highest point is the hill Přední skála at 716 m (2,349 ft) above sea level. The Bystřice River flows through the town. On the north, the municipal territory borders Vír I Reservoir.
History
editThe first written mention of Bystřice is from 1238. It was founded by Lords of Medlov during the colonization in the 13th century. In the 14th century, it became the administrative, economic and commercial centre of the surrounding villages in Pernštejn dominion. In 1348, it was first referred to as a market town.[2]
In 1446, Bystřice became a property of the Pernštejn family. During their rule, it gained various privileges and rapidly developed. Bystřice was promoted to a town by Rudolf II in 1580. By this occasion the town received its coat of arms. The owners of the town changed frequently after 1588 when it was sold by Jan V of Pernštejn. The prosperity was interrupted by frequent fires. The most destructive fires occurred in 1585, 1666 and 1841.[2]
In 1905, the town was connected by railway with Žďár nad Sázavou and Tišnov which contributed to development of local industry. The town also benefited from the development of uranium industry in Dolní Rožínka.[2]
The Jewish population disappeared as a result of the Holocaust and after World War II, it was not renewed.
Demographics
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Economy
editThe largest employer based in the town is Wera Werk, a manufacturer of tools. It employs more than 1,000 people.[5]
Transport
editThe I/19 road (the section from Žďár nad Sázavou to Blansko District) passes through the town.
Bystřice nad Pernštejnem is located on the railway line Žďár nad Sázavou–Tišnov.[6]
Sights
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The Church of Saint Lawrence is as old as the town. Originally it was probably a Romanesque structure, rebuilt in the Gothuc style in the 14th century. In the 15th century, it was fortified. Last modifications were made in 1873.[7]
The town hall was first mentioned in 1493. It was rebuilt to its current form in 1808. Today the building houses the town museum.[2]
Notable people
edit- Gustav Pfleger Moravský (1833–1875), writer and poet
- Otto Eisler (1893–1968), architect
Twin towns – sister cities
editBystřice nad Pernštejnem is twinned with:[8]
Boguchwała, Poland
Crimmitschau, Germany
Vranov nad Topľou, Slovakia
Gallery
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Lower part of the town square -
Upper part of the town square -
Fountain with a sculpture of Cyril and Methodius -
Plague column on the town square
References
edit- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 17 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Historie" (in Czech). Město Bystřice nad Pernštejnem. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 21 December 2015.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 27 March 2021.
- ^ "Registr ekonomických subjektů". Business Register (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Detail stanice Bystřice n.Pernšt" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Kostel sv. Vavřince v Bystřici nad Pernštejnem" (in Czech). Město Bystřice nad Pernštejnem. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Bystřice nad Pernštejnem. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
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