Orlík nad Vltavou
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Administrative division
Orlík nad Vltavou consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[1]
- Orlík nad Vltavou (27)
- Staré Sedlo (239)
Etymology
The name is a diminutive of the Czech word orel (i.e. 'eagle'). Orlík was a common name for medieval castles built on a rock, because they resembled an eagle sitting on its nest.[2]
Geography
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History
The first written mention of Orlík is a document from the period 1230–1251, when customs duties were collected on the Vltava River near Orlík, which was only a small wooden castle at that time. Until 1357, Orlík was a royal property; then it was owned by various noble families. In 1719, it was inherited by the Schwarzenberg family, who owned it until 1948.[3][4]
Demographics
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Transport
The I/19 road (the section from Plzeň to Tábor) passes through the municipality. Over the Orlík Reservoir, the road leads via the Žďákov Bridge.
Sights
Orlík nad Vltavou is well known for the Orlík Castle. It was originally a fortress dating from the early 13th century at the latest, which was expanded into a strong Gothic castle. Nowadays, the castle once again belongs to the Schwarzenbergs. It is open to the public. Next to the castle is the castle park. Of the park's original area of 180 ha, Script error: No such module "convert". have been preserved; the rest was flooded during the construction of the reservoir in the 1960s. The castle park includes the Schwarzenberg family tomb from the mid-19th century.[4] For its value, the castle complex is protected as a national cultural monument.[5]
Notable people
- Jan Bedřich Kittl (1806–1868), composer
- Jos Divis (1885–1967), New Zealand miner and photographer
See also
References
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