Hronov
Hronov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɦronof]) is a town in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,100 inhabitants. It is located near the border with Poland. It is known as the birthplace of writer Alois Jirásek.
Hronov | |
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 Aerial view | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Hronov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°28′47″N 16°10′57″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Hradec Králové |
| District | Náchod |
| First mentioned | 1359 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Petr Koleta (ANO) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.04 km2 (8.51 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 364 m (1,194 ft) |
| Population (2021-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 6,075 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (710/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 549 31, 549 34 |
| Website | www |
Administrative parts
Villages of Malá Čermná, Rokytník, Velký Dřevíč, Žabokrky and Zbečník are administrative parts of Hronov. Malá Čermná forms an exclave of the municipal territory.
Geography
Hronov lies on the river Metuje. The Zbečník Stream flows through the western part of the municipal territory an joins Metuje in the urban area. The highest point of the territory is the Turov hill with an altitude of 603 metres (1,978 ft). In Hronov there are Hronovka and Regnerka mineral springs.
History
The first written mention of Hronov is from 1359. It was founded during the colonization of this territory between 1241 and 1285. In 1415, Hronov is referred to as a market town. Until 1848, it was part of Náchod domain. In 1859, it was promoted to a town.[2]
Until 1918, the Hronow – Hronov town was a part of the Austrian monarchy (Austria side after the compromise of 1867), in the Nachod (Náchod) District, one of the 94 Bezirkshauptmannschaften in Bohemia.[3]
In 1949, the neighbouring municipalities of Velké Poříčí, Zbečník, Velký Dřevíč, Rokytník and Žabokrky were merged with Hronov. In 1960, Malá Čermná joined Hronov. In 1990, Velké Poříčí became a separate municipality.[2]
Culture
The Jiráskův Hronov festival of amateur theatre takes place here every year. The festival is named after the significant Czech writer and local native Alois Jirásek.
Sights
The landmark of the town centre is the theatre which bears the name of Alois Jirásek. It was opened in 1930. The birthouse of Jirásek is from the 18th century and is a preserved example of folk architecture.[4]
The oldest monument in Hronov is the Church of All Saints. The originally Gothic church was baroquely rebuilt in 1713–1717 and 1736. The late Renaissance bell tower was built in 1610.[4]
Notable people
- Alois Jirásek (1851–1930), writer, author of historical novels and plays
- Paula Gans (1883–1941), painter
- Josef Čapek (1887–1945), painter, writer and poet
- Egon Hostovský (1908–1973), writer, editor and journalist
Twin towns – sister cities
Bielawa, Poland- Kudowa-Zdrój, Poland
- Nowa Ruda (rural gmina), Poland
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
- "Z historie Hronova" (in Czech). Město Hronov. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- Die postalischen Abstempelungen auf den österreichischen Postwertzeichen-Ausgaben 1867, 1883 und 1890, Wilhelm Klein, 1967
- "Historické a kulturní památky, zajímavosti města" (in Czech). Město Hronov. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Hronov. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
- "Zápis ZM č. 3/2015" (in Czech). Město Hronov. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
