Mníšek pod Brdy

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Mníšek pod Brdy
Town
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General view of Mníšek pod Brdy
Flag of Mníšek pod Brdy
Flag
Coat of arms of Mníšek pod Brdy
Coat of arms
Mníšek pod Brdy is located in Czech Republic
Mníšek pod Brdy
Mníšek pod Brdy
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°51′59″N 14°15′42″E / 49.86639°N 14.26167°E / 49.86639; 14.26167Coordinates: 49°51′59″N 14°15′42″E / 49.86639°N 14.26167°E / 49.86639; 14.26167
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictPrague-West
First mentioned1348
Government
 • MayorMagdalena Davis
Area
 • Total26.50 km2 (10.23 sq mi)
Elevation
385 m (1,263 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total6,085
 • Density230/km2 (590/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
252 10
Websitewww.mnisek.cz

Mníšek pod Brdy (Czech pronunciation: [ˈmɲiːʃɛk ˈpodbr̩dɪ]) is a town in Prague-West District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,100 inhabitants. The town is a part of the Prague metropolitan area, south-west of Prague. The town centre and Skalka area are well preserved and are protected by law as an urban monument zone.

History[]

Mníšek pod Brdy Castle
Baroque complex Skalka

The first written mention of Mníšek pod Brdy is from 1348, when existence of the castle is mentioned.[2]

Sights[]

Mníšek pod Brdy Castle is the main landmark of the town and its oldest building. It contains a pond and a small castle park.[2]

The Church of Saint Wenceslaus is a landmark of central town's square. It was built in 1743–1756 by unknown architect on the place of a church, which was burned down by Swedish Army in 1639.[3]

Baroque complex Skalka is a place located on the Skalka hill above the town, 553 m (1,814 ft) above sea level. It was built by the country's owner Servác Ignác Engel in the 17th century. It includes the Chapel of Saint Mary Magdalene, a monastery, Stations of the Cross, and a hermitage.[4]

Sport[]

Mníšek pod Brdy hosts an annual cross-country ultramarathon of 50 km length, which is part of the European Ultramarathon Cup.

References[]

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Státní zámek Mníšek pod Brdy" (in Czech). Město Mníšek pod Brdy. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  3. ^ "Kostel sv. Václava" (in Czech). Město Mníšek pod Brdy. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  4. ^ "Barokní areál Skalka" (in Czech). Město Mníšek pod Brdy. Retrieved 2021-06-23.

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