Hlinsko

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nameHlinsko
settlement_typeTown
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image_captionTown hall
image_flagHlinsko CR CZ flag.gif
image_shieldHlinsko znak.gif
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_name
subdivision_type1Region
subdivision_name1Pardubice
subdivision_type2District
subdivision_name2Chrudim
pushpin_mapCzech Republic
pushpin_relief1
pushpin_map_captionLocation in the Czech Republic
coordinates
leader_titleMayor
leader_nameMiroslav Krčil
established_titleFirst mentioned
established_date1349
area_total_km224.27
elevation_m582
population_as_of2025-01-01
population_footnotes
population_total9563
population_density_km2auto
timezone1CET
utc_offset1+1
timezone1_DSTCEST
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postal_code_typePostal code
postal_code539 01
website
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Administrative division

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Hlinsko consists of six municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):

  • Hlinsko (7,806)
  • Blatno (569)
  • Čertovina (107)
  • Chlum (261)
  • Kouty (262)
  • Srní (266)

Chlum forms an exclave of the municipal territory.

Etymology

The name is derived from hlína, i.e. 'clay'. The name arose thanks to the deposits of high-quality potter's clay.

Geography

Hlinsko is located about 21 km south of Chrudim and 30 km south of Pardubice. It lies in the Iron Mountains and partly in the eponymous protected landscape area. The highest point is at 678 m above sea level. The town is situated on both banks of the Chrudimka River.

History

The area around the Chrudimka River is inhabited since the 12th century. Hlinsko was founded in the 12th century as a guarding settlement on the trade route from Bohemia to Moravia. The first written mention of Hlinsko is from 1349. The fortress in Hlinsko is first documented in 1413. In the 16th century, it served as a royal customhouse.

During the reign of Maria Theresa, Hlinsko became a market town, and in 1834, it became a town. During its history, the town's economy consisted mainly of agriculture, pottery, wire-making and weaving. The tradition of pottery craft originated in the 15th century and ended in the 19th century. In 1871, the railway was built and the town was industrialized.

Demographics

|align=none|cols=3 |1869|4882 |1880|4964 |1890|5231 |1900|5962 |1910|7085 |1921|6901 |1930|8084 |1950|7413 |1961|8346 |1970|9357 |1980|10182 |1991|10916 |2001|10543 |2011|9903 |2021|9271 |source=Censuses}}

Economy

There is a major dairy company Mlékárna Hlinsko in the town. The company was founded in 1939, and the production started in 1943.

Transport

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Hlinsko is the terminus of two railway lines, heading from Pardubice and from Havlíčkův Brod.

Culture

Hlinsko and several municipalities in the surrounding area are known for Slavic carnival processions of masks. In 2010, this tradition known as "Shrovetide door-to-door processions and masks in the villages of the Hlinecko area" was included on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists.

Sights

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Hlinsko is known for the Betlém Village Monument Reservation with preserved examples of folk architecture. This area around the Chrudimka River consists of valuable timbered and brick houses from the 18th and early 19th centuries. It is part of the Vysočina Open Air Museum.

The historic centre is formed by Poděbradovo Square. The most valuable building are the town hall, Ježdík's House and the old fortress. The town hall was built in 1598 and rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1788–1792. The last reconstructions were made in 1850. Since its foundation, it serves its original purpose. Ježdík's House is a significant house with sgraffito decorations from 1904. The old fortress, called just The Fortress, is the oldest building in Hlinsko.

The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is located outside the historic centre. The originally Gothic church was rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1730–1745, but the Gothic tower was partly preserved. It has a valuable baptistry from 1628.

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities

Hlinsko is twinned with:

References

References

  1. (2025-05-16). "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2025". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  2. (2022). "Public Census 2021 – basic data". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  3. "Historie města". Město Hlinsko.
  4. "Po stopách historie města". Město Hlinsko.
  5. (2015-12-21). "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  6. (2021-03-27). "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  7. "O společnosti". Mlékárna Hlinsko, a.s..
  8. "Detail stanice Hlinsko v Čechách". [[České dráhy]].
  9. "Shrovetide door-to-door processions and masks in the villages of the Hlinecko area". [[UNESCO]].
  10. "Historical sights in Hlinsko". Město Hlinsko.
  11. "Kostel Narození P. Marie". National Heritage Institute.
  12. "Partnerská města". Město Hlinsko.

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