Radim (Kolín District)

Radim is a municipality and village in Kolín District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants.

Radim
Chapel of Christ the Redeemer
Chapel of Christ the Redeemer
Flag of Radim
Coat of arms of Radim
Radim is located in Czech Republic
Radim
Radim
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°4′12″N 15°0′45″E / 50.07000°N 15.01250°E / 50.07000; 15.01250
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictKolín
First mentioned1320
Area
 • Total
5.03 km2 (1.94 sq mi)
Elevation
205 m (673 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total
1,208
 • Density240/km2 (620/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
281 03
Websitewww.obecradim.cz

Etymology

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The name is derived from the personal name Radim, meaning "Radim's (court)".[2]

Geography

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Radim is located about 13 kilometres (8 mi) west of Kolín and 34 km (21 mi) east of Prague. It lies in the Central Elbe Table. The highest point is the Radim hill at 268 m (879 ft) above sea level. The Výrovka River flows through the municipality.

History

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The first written mention of Radim is from 1320. It was owned by various lower noblemen. In 1541, Radi mwas bought by the Zároba of Hustířany family, who had built here the castle. Their properties were confiscated after 1620 as a result of the Battle of White Mountain. In 1632–1676, Radim was a property of the Berchtold family. Among the next notable owners of the estate were the noble families of Schlick (1721–1750), Kinsky (1750–1783) and Liechtenstein (1783–1918).[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869742—    
1880795+7.1%
1890930+17.0%
19001,003+7.8%
19101,026+2.3%
YearPop.±%
19211,022−0.4%
19301,225+19.9%
1950932−23.9%
1961971+4.2%
1970956−1.5%
YearPop.±%
1980884−7.5%
1991865−2.1%
2001943+9.0%
20111,114+18.1%
20211,192+7.0%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Transport

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Radim is located on the railway line of local importance from Kouřim to Pečky.[6]

Sights

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Radim Castle

The main landmark is the Radim Castle. It was built in the Renaissance style in 1608, on the site of an old fortress. It is surrounded by a park. Today the castle is privately owned, but is open to the public.[7]

A notable building is the Chapel of Christ the Redeemer. It was built in the neo-Gothic style in 1891–1892 according to the design by Josef Mocker.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ Profous, Antonín (1951). Místní jména v Čechách III: M–Ř (in Czech). pp. 518–519.
  3. ^ "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Radim. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  4. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  5. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  6. ^ "Detail stanice Radim" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  7. ^ "Zámek" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  8. ^ "Kaple Nejsvětějšího Vykupitele" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
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