Žumberk
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Administrative division
Žumberk consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[1]
- Žumberk (234)
- Částkov (17)
- Prostějov (13)
Etymology
The original German name Sonnenberg means 'sunny mountain'. The Czech name was created by transcription.[2]
Geography
Žumberk is located about Script error: No such module "convert". southeast of Chrudim and Script error: No such module "convert". south of Pardubice. It lies in the Iron Mountains. The highest point is at Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level. The Ležák River flows through the market town.
History
The first written mention of Žumberk is from 1318. From 1487, Žumberk was referred to as a market town.[3]
Demographics
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Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The main landmark of Žumberk is the Church of All Saints. It was originally a Gothic church, first documented in 1350. In 1782, it was completely rebuilt. The present form is a result of the pseudo-Romanesque reconstruction from 1880.[3] Next to the church is a separate bell tower. It was built on the Gothic core in 1789.[4]
Žumberk is known for the ruins of Žumberk Castle. It was built in the early 14th century. At the end of the 16th century, it was rebuilt into a Renaissance residence. At the end of the 18th century, it became a ruin.[5]
Notable people
- Bohumil Laušman (1903–1963), politician
References
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