Velké Hoštice
Velké Hoštice (German: Groß Hoschütz) is a village in the district of Opava, Czech Republic. It belongs to the greater Moravian-Silesian Region and is located in the northern tip of the micro Hlučín Region, close to the border with Poland. It has around 1,700 inhabitants. The 16th century Château found in Velké Hoštice and its estate was once part of the Moravian-Bohemian Counts of Chorinsky Barons of Ledske dynasty.
Velké Hoštice German: Groß Hoschütz | |
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Village | |
![]() 16th century Château in classical Baroque-Rococo character, a former estate and residence of the Moravian-Bohemian Counts of Chorinsky Barons of Ledske dynasty | |
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![]() ![]() Velké Hoštice Location in the Czech Republic | |
Coordinates: 49°56′26″N 17°58′16″E | |
Country | Czech Republic |
Region | Moravian-Silesian Region |
District | Opava District |
First mentioned | 1220 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Alfons Pospiech |
Area | |
• Total | 10.04 km2 (3.88 sq mi) |
Elevation | 252 m (827 ft) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 1,831 |
• Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 747 31 |
Area code(s) | +420 553 |
Website | www.hostice.cz |
History
Since 1742 the village belonged to Prussia after Maria Theresa had been defeated.
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