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|source=Censuses<ref>{{cite web |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Šumperk|url=https://www.czso.cz/documents/10180/20537734/130084150715.pdf/e89a1c41-f064-4eff-88fd-0a1748726940?version=1.2|publisher=Czech Statistical Office|pages=1–2|language=cs|date=2015-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Population Census 2021: Population by sex|url=https://vdb.czso.cz/vdbvo2/faces/en/index.jsf?page=vystup-objekt-parametry&z=T&f=TABULKA&sp=A&skupId=4429&katalog=33515&pvo=SLD21001-OB-OK|work=Public Database|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|date=2021-03-27}}</ref>}}
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==Sights==
==Sights==
[[File:BrnickoKostel.jpg|thumb|Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary]]
The most attractive tourist destination is the ruin of Brníčko Castle. It is a significant landmark of the landscape, located on a hill above the village of Brníčko. It was built in the 1330s and first documented in 1356. The high walls of the northeastern palace, three massive fortification pillars, and other elements have been preserved to this day.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zřícenina hradu Brníčko|url=https://pamatkovykatalog.cz/zricenina-hradu-brnicko-13985257|publisher=National Heritage Institute|language=cs|access-date=2023-08-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Hrad Brníčko na Zábřežsku|url=https://www.kudyznudy.cz/aktivity/hrad-brnicko-na-zabrezsku|publisher=CzechTourism|language=cs|access-date=2023-08-21}}</ref>
The main tourist destination is the ruin of Brníčko Castle. It is a significant landmark of the landscape, located on a hill above the village of Brníčko. It was built in the 1330s and first documented in 1356. The high walls of the northeastern palace, three massive fortification pillars, and other elements have been preserved to this day.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zřícenina hradu Brníčko|url=https://pamatkovykatalog.cz/zricenina-hradu-brnicko-13985257|publisher=National Heritage Institute|language=cs|access-date=2023-08-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Hrad Brníčko na Zábřežsku|url=https://www.kudyznudy.cz/aktivity/hrad-brnicko-na-zabrezsku|publisher=CzechTourism|language=cs|access-date=2023-08-21}}</ref>


The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is a simple rural church. It is a unique example of Romanesque architecture in the region. Baroque modifications were made, but the Romanesque character has been preserved.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kostel Narození Panny Marie|url=https://pamatkovykatalog.cz/kostel-narozeni-panny-marie-537394|publisher=National Heritage Institute|language=cs|access-date=2023-08-21}}</ref>
The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is a simple rural church. It is a unique example of Romanesque architecture in the region. Baroque modifications were made, but the Romanesque character has been preserved.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kostel Narození Panny Marie|url=https://pamatkovykatalog.cz/kostel-narozeni-panny-marie-537394|publisher=National Heritage Institute|language=cs|access-date=2023-08-21}}</ref>

Latest revision as of 05:36, 16 September 2024

Brníčko
Municipality
Brníčko Castle ruins
Brníčko Castle ruins
Flag of Brníčko
Flag
Coat of arms of Brníčko
Coat of arms
Brníčko is located in Czech Republic
Brníčko
Brníčko
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°53′42″N 16°58′6″E / 49.89500°N 16.96833°E / 49.89500; 16.96833
Country Czech Republic
RegionOlomouc
DistrictŠumperk
First mentioned1350
Area
 • Total
8.49 km2 (3.28 sq mi)
Elevation
300 m (1,000 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total
628
 • Density74/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
789 75
Websiteobecbrnicko.cz

Brníčko is a municipality and village in Šumperk District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

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The village of Strupšín is an administrative part of Brníčko.

Geography

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Brníčko is located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of Šumperk and 38 km (24 mi) northwest of Olomouc. It lies in the Hanušovice Highlands. The highest point is at 587 m (1,926 ft) above sea level. The built-up area is situated in the valley of the Loučka Stream.

History

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The first written mention of Brníčko is from 1350. The local castle was the seat of the aristocratic Tunkl family. From the late 14th century until the Thirty Years' War, Brníčko was a small town and the centre of a small estate. After the war, it was acquired by the House of Liechtenstein and lost its significance.[2]

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869871—    
1880927+6.4%
1890938+1.2%
19001,034+10.2%
19101,090+5.4%
YearPop.±%
1921964−11.6%
19301,015+5.3%
1950731−28.0%
1961760+4.0%
1970727−4.3%
YearPop.±%
1980689−5.2%
1991604−12.3%
2001615+1.8%
2011620+0.8%
2021641+3.4%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Transport

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There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

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Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary

The main tourist destination is the ruin of Brníčko Castle. It is a significant landmark of the landscape, located on a hill above the village of Brníčko. It was built in the 1330s and first documented in 1356. The high walls of the northeastern palace, three massive fortification pillars, and other elements have been preserved to this day.[5][6]

The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is a simple rural church. It is a unique example of Romanesque architecture in the region. Baroque modifications were made, but the Romanesque character has been preserved.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ "Historie obce Brníčko" (in Czech). Obec Brníčko. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
  3. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  4. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  5. ^ "Zřícenina hradu Brníčko" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  6. ^ "Hrad Brníčko na Zábřežsku" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  7. ^ "Kostel Narození Panny Marie" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
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