Hýskov
View from the south
View from the south
Flag of Hýskov
Coat of arms of Hýskov
Hýskov is located in Czech Republic
Hýskov
Hýskov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°59′27″N 14°3′2″E / 49.99083°N 14.05056°E / 49.99083; 14.05056
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictBeroun
First mentioned1088
Area
  Total6.40 km2 (2.47 sq mi)
Elevation
266 m (873 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total2,142
  Density330/km2 (870/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
267 06
Websitewww.obechyskov.cz

Hýskov is a municipality and village in Beroun District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,100 inhabitants.

Geography

Hýskov is located about 3 kilometres (2 mi) north of Beroun and 21 km (13 mi) west of Prague. It lies in the Křivoklát Highlands, and partly in the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area. The highest point is the hill Kluk at 392 m (1,286 ft) above sea level. The municipality is situated on the left bank of the Berounka River.

History

The first written mention of Hýskov is from 1088, when the village was property of the Vyšehrad Chapter.[2]

Transport

Hýskov is located on the railway line Beroun–Rakovník.

Sights

The landmark of Hýskov is the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. It was built in the Neoromanesque style in the 1840s.[3]

Notable people

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "O obci a historie" (in Czech). Obec Hýskov. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
  3. "Kostel Narození Panny Marie" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
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