Dolní Dvůr (German: Niederhof) is a municipality and village in Trutnov District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.
Dolní Dvůr | |
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 Church of Saint Joseph | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Dolní Dvůr Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°39′8″N 15°39′20″E / 50.65222°N 15.65556°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Hradec Králové |
| District | Trutnov |
| First mentioned | 1539 |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.29 km2 (5.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 641 m (2,103 ft) |
| Population (2024-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 273 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (46/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 543 42 |
| Website | www |
Etymology
editThe name literally means 'lower court'.
Geography
editDolní Dvůr is located about 19 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Trutnov and 50 km (31 mi) north of Hradec Králové. It lies in the Giant Mountains. The highest point is located on the slopes of the Liščí hora Mountain at 1,284 m (4,213 ft) above sea level. Most of the municipal territory lies within the Krkonoše National Park. The Malé Labe River flows through the municipality and creates a valley, in which the villages are situated.
History
editThe first written mention of Dolní Dvůr is from 1539.[2] In 1601, the village was separated from Lánov and the municipality was founded.[3]
Demographics
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Transport
editThere are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sport
editDolní Dvůr is known for a ski resort with eight ski slopes.[6]
Sights
editThe main landmark of Dolní Dvůr is the Church of Saint Joseph. It was built in the Neoclassical style in 1802–1806. It is equipped by a unique carillon.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Dolní Dvůr" (in Czech). Hradec Králové Region. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
- ^ "Průvodce historií" (in Czech). Obec Dolní Dvůr. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Skiareál Dolní Dvůr" (in Czech). Family Skiareál Dolní Dvůr. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Kostel sv. Josefa, Dolní Dvůr" (in Czech). Hradec Králové Region. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
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