Boršov nad Vltavou
Municipality
Church of Saint James the Great
Church of Saint James the Great
Flag of Boršov nad Vltavou
Flag
Coat of arms of Boršov nad Vltavou
Coat of arms
Boršov nad Vltavou is located in Czech Republic
Boršov nad Vltavou
Boršov nad Vltavou
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 48°55′19″N 14°26′2″E / 48.92194°N 14.43389°E / 48.92194; 14.43389
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Bohemian
DistrictČeské Budějovice
First mentioned1261
Area
 • Total9.96 km2 (3.85 sq mi)
Elevation
413 m (1,355 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total2,031
 • Density200/km2 (530/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
373 82
Websitewww.borsovnvlt.cz

Boršov nad Vltavou (until 1950 Boršov; German: Payreschau) is a municipality and village in České Budějovice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,000 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

Villages of Jamné, Poříčí and Zahorčice are administrative parts of Boršov nad Vltavou.

Geography

Boršov nad Vltavou is located about 4 kilometres (2 mi) southwest of České Budějovice. It lies on the border between the České Budějovice Basin and Gratzen Foothills. The highest point is at 510 m (1,670 ft) above sea level. The Vltava River flows through the municipality. The area is rich in ponds.

History

The first written mention of Boršov is from 1261.[2]

Until 1950, Boršov and Poříčí were two separate municipalities. In 1950, the municipalities merged and the name was changed to Boršov nad Vltavou.[3]

Sights

The main landmark of Boršov nad Vltavou is the Church of Saint James the Great. It is originally a Gothic church, which was rebuilt several times. The first significant reconstruction took place in the years 1493–1496, when the tower was also added. Further modifications were gradually implemented during the 18th–20th centuries. In the interior there are valuable wall paintings of St. Christopher from the 16th century.[4]

The Poříčí Castle is located in Poříčí. It was originally a fortress, first documented in 1562, rebuilt in the Renaissance and Baroque styles.[5] Today it is privately owned. After the reconstruction, it was converted into apartments. Next to the castle is a small English park, founded by the then-owner of the castle Adalbert Lanna the Elder between 1840 and 1854. It is accessible to the public.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. ↑ "Program obnovy venkova Boršov nad Vltavou 20(20)21–2027" (in Czech). Obec Boršov nad Vltavou. 2020-02-03. p. 2. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  3. ↑ "Vyhláška č. 13/1951 Sb". Zákony pro lidi (in Czech). Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  4. ↑ "Kostel sv. Jakuba Většího" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  5. ↑ "Zámek" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  6. ↑ "Zámeček s parkem v Poříčí" (in Czech). Obec Boršov nad Vltavou. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
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