Bedřichov (Jablonec nad Nisou District)
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Etymology
Bedřîchov, originally named in German Friedrichswald, was probably named after the father of Count Melchior of Redern (Friedrich/Bedřich), on whose estate the village was founded. The German name literally means "Friedrich's forest".[1][2]
Geography
Bedřichov is located about Script error: No such module "convert". north of Jablonec nad Nisou and Script error: No such module "convert". east of Liberec. It lies in the Jizera Mountains and in the eponymous protected landscape area. The highest point is the mountain Černá hora at Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level. The Kamenice River originates in the eastern part of the municipal territory. The Černá Nisa River flows along the western municipal border. Bedřichov Reservoir is built on the Černá Nisa within the municipality. The Nová louka Nature Reserve is located north of the village.
History
At the end of the 16th century, the area od today's Bedřichov was completely forested. It belonged to the Liberec estate, owned by Count Melchior of Redern. In 1598, Peter Wander asked the count for permission to establish a glass factory in these places. A settlement soon arose around the glass factory.[1] The first written mention of Bedřîchov is from 1602.[2]
Demographics
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Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sport
There is a ski resort at Bedřichov, which was used during the 2009 Nordic World Ski Championships in Liberec. It is popular for cross-country skiing and downhill skiing.
Sights
The main landmark of Bedřichov is the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua. It was built in the neo-Gothic style in 1930–1932.[3]
Šámalova chata is a mountain hut, protected as a cultural monument. It was originally a house from the second half of the 18th century, which was rebuilt into a hunting castle by Count Clam-Gallas after 1817.[4]
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