Knovíz
Municipality
View from the south
View from the south
Flag of Knovíz
Flag
Coat of arms of Knovíz
Coat of arms
Knovíz is located in Czech Republic
Knovíz
Knovíz
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°12′46″N 14°8′13″E / 50.21278°N 14.13694°E / 50.21278; 14.13694
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictKladno
First mentioned1088
Area
 • Total4.23 km2 (1.63 sq mi)
Elevation
228 m (748 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total589
 • Density140/km2 (360/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
274 01
Websitewww.knoviz.cz

Knovíz (Czech pronunciation: [ˈknoviːs]) is a municipality and village in Kladno District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants. It gave its name to the Knovíz culture.

Geography

Knovíz is located about 7 kilometres (4 mi) north of Kladno and 20 km (12 mi) northwest of Prague. It lies in an agricultural landscape in the Prague Plateau.

History

The territory of today's Knovíz was inhabited already in the Neolithic period, which is proven by finds dating back about 6000 years. The Knovíz culture, an archeological culture of Bronze Age, is named after this site.[2]

The first written mention of Knovíz is from 1088, when King Vratislaus II donated the village to the Vyšehrad Chapter. Among the most notable owners of the village were the House of Schwarzenberg.[2]

Transport

The D7 motorway from Prague to Chomutov passes through the municipality.

Sights

The landmark of Knovíz is the Church of All Saints. It was originally an early Gothic building from the 14th century. The massive tower was added in the 18th century. The church was completely rebuilt in the 19th century. Next to the church is Hus' Pulpit, a sandstone formation where, according to legend, Jan Hus preached on his way to Konstanz.[3][4]

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. 1 2 "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Knovíz. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  3. ↑ "Pro návštěvníky a turisty" (in Czech). Obec Knovíz. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  4. ↑ "Kostel Všech svatých" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
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