Lelekovice
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Etymology
The origin of the name is unclear. It might be derived from lelek (meaning the bird 'nightjar' in Czech) or from the personal name Lelek, derived from the bird. According to other theories, it may have its root in the old Czech verb leleti ('to wave', 'to sway') or in the old Slavic word lělja ('godfather', 'father').[1]
Geography
Lelekovice is located about Script error: No such module "convert". north of Brno. It lies in the Drahany Highlands. The highest point is on the ridge Babí lom at Script error: No such module "convert". above sea level. The Ponávka Stream flows through the municipality.
History
The first written mention of Lelekovice is in a deed of the nobleman Hartman of Holštejn from 1288.[1]
Demographics
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Transport
Lelekovice is served by the train station Česká just outside the municipality, which is located on the railway lines Brno–Křižanov and Tišnov–Hustopeče.[2]
Sights
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The main landmark of Lelekovice is the Church of Saints Philip and James. It is a valuable Gothic building with a Romanesque core, built on the site of a disappeared castle. Its present appearance is a result of neo-Gothic modifications.[3]
On the ridge Babí lom is an eponymous observation tower. It is a concrete structure from 1961 and is Template:Cvt high.[4]
Notable people
- Kamil Hornoch (born 1972), astronomer
Honours
The asteroid 167208 Lelekovice was named in its honour by the co-discoverer Kamil Hornoch.
References
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