Žinkovy
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Administrative division
Žinkovy consists of four municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[1]
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- Žinkovy (581)
- Březí (147)
- Čepinec (42)
- Kokořov (91)
Etymology
The oldest form of the name was Žizenkovy. The name was derived from the personal name Žizenka, meaning "Žizenka's (court)".[2]
Geography
Žinkovy is located about Script error: No such module "convert". south of Plzeň. It lies on the border between the Švihov Highlands and Blatná Uplands. The highest point is the hill Buč at Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level. The Úslava River flows through the town. The territory of Žinkovy is rich in fishponds; south of the market town proper are two notable ponds, Labuť and Žinkovský rybník.
History
The first written mention of Žinkovy is from 1176, when it was owned by Oldřich of Žinkovy. His descendant built the Potštejn Castle near Žinkovy in 1252–1259 and became known as Lords of Potštejn. The estates of Potštejn and Žinkovy were merged and Žinkovy was promoted to a market town in the second half of the 13th century. Lords of Potštejn owned the area until the 15th century, then the castle became a ruin.[3]
At the beginning of the 16th century, when the site of the old castle was already overgrown with forest, the market town experienced its greatest period of development. Labuť pond was established. Revenues from brewing, cattle breeding, and the cultivation and sale of cereals increased. A Renaissance fortress was built in 1559. Development was slowed down by big fires in 1684 and 1743 and Žinkovy had to be rebuilt.[3]
Demographics
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Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
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Among the main landmarks of Žinkovy is the Church of Saint Wenceslaus. The oldest church in Žinkovy was first documented in 1352. After the fire in 1734, it was demolished and the current Baroque church was built on its site in 1735.[4]
The Žinkovy Castle was built between 1624 and 1642 on the site of the Renaissance fortress. The castle was gradually extended into a three-wing Baroque building with Neoclassical modifications. After 1897, the castle was completely rebuilt in the Romantic style and surrounded by an English park. From 1999, it is privately owned and unused.[3][5]
Notable people
- Johann Baptist Bohadsch (1724–1768), German botanist and pharmacist
Twin towns – sister cities
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- Template:Flagicon Großheringen, Germany
References
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