Bojnice

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nameBojnice
settlement_typeMunicipality
image_skylineSlovakia Bojnice (The photo is made of a glider "Duo Discus xlt") (8698340484).jpg
image_captionTown of Bojnice and Bojnice Castle
image_flagBojnice-prievidza-flag.svg
image_shieldCoat of Arms of Bojnice.svg
subdivision_type1Region
subdivision_name1Trenčín Region
subdivision_type2District
subdivision_name2Prievidza District
pushpin_mapSlovakia Trenčín Region#Slovakia
pushpin_relief1
pushpin_map_captionLocation of Bojnice in the Trenčín Region##Location of Bojnice in Slovakia
coordinates
leader_titleMayor
leader_nameLadislav Smatana
established_titleFirst mentioned
established_date1113
elevation_footnotes
elevation_m291
postal_code_typePostal code
postal_code972 01
area_code+421 46
registration_platePD
website
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Bojnice (; ) is a historical town in western Slovakia located on the Nitra river, near the city of Prievidza. The town is situated just below the Bojnice Castle. It has a population of around 5,000.

Bojnice is best known for its popular tourist attractions, among them being the largest zoo in Slovakia and the Bojnice castle, and generally for being one of the oldest spa towns in Slovakia.

Geography

Bojnice lies in the upper Nitra River valley, under the Strážov Mountains. It is located very near the city of Prievidza, with which it shares a common public transport system. Other major cities nearby include Žilina 60 kilometres to the north and Trenčín 65 kilometres to the west.

History

The town's history is closely connected to that of Bojnice Castle. The town was first mentioned in writing in 1113, when it was mentioned as a settlement under the castle. Bojnice was granted town privileges in 1366.

Landmarks

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The town is most known for the Bojnice Castle, first mentioned in 1113 and originally built as a wooden fort, it was over time built as a stone castle and in the 20th century, in the Romantic style. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction. The castle has appeared in many international films, and a well-known international festival of spectres takes place there every year. It is built on travertine rock with a natural cave.

The Bojnice zoo was founded in 1955. In 2006, it had 355 different species and more than 1,800 animals.

Bojnice is also known for its spa. The therapeutic springs were mentioned 1549 for the first time. Today they treat patients with disorders of the locomotor system, with rheumatic diseases, post-traumatic conditions, orthopaedic disturbances of the spine, neurological diseases and occupational diseases.

Population

It has a population of  people (31 December ).

Ethnicity

Religion

According to the 2001 census, the town had 5,006 inhabitants. 97.06% of inhabitants were Slovaks, 0.68% Czechs and 0.24% Germans (Carpathian Germans). The religious make-up was 74.55% Roman Catholics, 19% people with no religious affiliation and 2% Lutherans.

Notable people

Twin towns — sister cities

Bojnice is twinned with:

References

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Nitra, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1668-1912 (parish A)

References

  1. (2015-04-17). "Základná charakteristika". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic.
  2. "Municipal Statistics". Statistical Office of the Slovak republic.
  3. "Partnerské mestá". Bojnice.

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