Bystřice nad Pernštejnem

Bystřice nad Pernštejnem (Czech pronunciation: [ˈbɪstr̝̊ɪtsɛ ˈnat pɛrnʃtɛjnɛm]; German: Bistritz ob Pernstein) is a town in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 8,000 inhabitants.

Bystřice nad Pernštejnem
Town
Main square
Flag
Coat of arms
Bystřice nad Pernštejnem
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°31′23″N 16°15′41″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionVysočina
DistrictŽďár nad Sázavou
First mentioned1298
Government
 • MayorKarel Pačiska
Area
 • Total53.07 km2 (20.49 sq mi)
Elevation
535 m (1,755 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total7,982
 • Density150/km2 (390/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
593 01
Websitewww.bystricenp.cz

Administrative parts

Villages of Bratrušín, Divišov, Domanín, Domanínek, Dvořiště, Karasín, Kozlov, Lesoňovice, Pivonice, Rovné and Vítochov are administrative parts.

Etymology

The name Bystřice is derived from bystřina, which is a term for a steep, fast flowing stream. The local watercourse was originally called Říčka (i.e. "Small River") and later renamed after the town. In 1881, nad Pernštýnem was added to the name to distinguish from other places with the same name, and in 1825 it was modified to nad Pernštejnem. It refers to the nearby Pernštejn Castle.[2]

History

The first written mention of Bystřice is from 1238. It was founded by Lords of Medlov during the colonization in the 13th century. In the 14th century, it became the administrative, economic and commercial centre of the surrounding villages in Pernštejn dominion. In 1348, it was first referred to as a market town.[2]

In 1446, Bystřice became a property of the Pernštejn family. During their rule, it gained various privileges and rapidly developed. Bystřice was promoted to a town by Rudolf II in 1580. By this occasion the town received its coat of arms. The owners of the town changed frequently after 1588 when it was sold by Jan of Pernštejn. The prosperity was interrupted by frequent fires. The most destructive fires occurred in 1585, 1666 and 1841.[2]

In 1905, the town was connected by railway with Žďár nad Sázavou and Tišnov which contributed to development of local industry. The town also benefited from the development of uranium industry in Dolní Rožínka.[2]

Demography
Historical population
YearPop.±%
18695,468—    
18805,405−1.2%
18905,119−5.3%
19005,006−2.2%
19104,770−4.7%
YearPop.±%
19214,576−4.1%
19304,170−8.9%
19503,922−5.9%
19615,032+28.3%
19707,644+51.9%
YearPop.±%
19809,510+24.4%
19919,304−2.2%
20019,068−2.5%
20118,279−8.7%
20217,982−3.6%
Source: Historical lexicon of municipalities of the Czech Republic[3]

Sights
Church of Saint Lawrence

The Church of Saint Lawrence is as old as the town. Originally it was probably a Romanesque structure, rebuilt in the Gothuc style in the 14th century. In the 15th century, it was fortified. Last modifications were made in 1873.[4]

The town hall was first mentioned in 1493. It was rebuilt to its current form in 1808. Today the building houses the town museum.[2]

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Bystřice nad Pernštejnem is twinned with:[5]

  • Lower part of the town square
  • Upper part of the town square
  • Plague column on the town square

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 30 April 2021.
  2. "Historie" (in Czech). Město Bystřice nad Pernštejnem. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  3. "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Žďár nad Sázavou" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 21 December 2015. pp. 1–2.
  4. "Kostel sv. Vavřince v Bystřici nad Pernštejnem" (in Czech). Město Bystřice nad Pernštejnem. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  5. "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Bystřice nad Pernštejnem. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
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