Lázně Bohdaneč
Lázně Bohdaneč (Czech pronunciation: [ˈlaːzɲɛ ˈboɦdanɛtʃ], until 1980 Bohdaneč) is a spa town in Pardubice District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,500 inhabitants.
Lázně Bohdaneč | |
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 Town hall and the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Lázně Bohdaneč Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°4′32″N 15°40′47″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Pardubice |
| District | Pardubice |
| First mentioned | 1343 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Vladimír Šebek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.79 km2 (8.41 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 218 m (715 ft) |
| Population (2021-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,541 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 533 41 |
| Website | lazne |
Geography
Several fish ponds are located in the northern part of the territory. The largest of them is Bohdanečský, which is together with its surroundings protected as a national nature reserve.[2]
History
The first written mention of Bohdaneč is from 1264.[2] In 1491, it was acquired by the Pernštejn family. During their rule, the greatest development occurred. The Pernštejns built the Opatovice Canal through the area to supply the large pond system and completely changed the character of the landscape. They also laid out today's floor plan of the town and founded four main streets. On the town square, Renaissance burgher houses and the new town hall were built. Most of this houses were destroyed by large fire in 1772. The fire and subsequent cholera epidemics stopped the development of the town.[3]
Bohdaneč remained a small agricultural town until 1897, when the peat spa was founded.[3][4]
Economy
The spa is the main employer based in the town. It is focused on the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.[2]
Sport
The town was home of a football club AFK Atlantic Lázně Bohdaneč, which played the Czech First League in the 1997–98 season. After this season the club was relegated and due to financial problems it was merged with FK Slovan Pardubice in 2000. There is a local football club SK Lázně Bohdaneč, which plays in lower amateur tiers.
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
- "Lázně Bohdaneč" (in Czech). Bohdanečsko. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- "Historie" (in Czech). Město Lázně Bohdaneč. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- "Lázeňství" (in Czech). Město Lázně Bohdaneč. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
