Pilníkov

Pilníkov (German: Pilnikau) is a town in Trutnov District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants. The town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

Pilníkov
Town
Square in Pilníkov
Flag
Coat of arms
Pilníkov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°31′58″N 15°49′12″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictTrutnov
First mentioned1357
Area
 • Total16.99 km2 (6.56 sq mi)
Elevation
358 m (1,175 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,229
 • Density72/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
542 42
Websitewww.pilnikov.cz

History

The first written mention of Pilníkov is from 1357. The village was founded in the second half of the 12th century. It was promoted to a town by Vladislaus II in 1514.[2]

Sights

The main landmark is the Church of the Holy Trinity in the middle of the town square. The original wooden church was as old as the town. In 1604–1605, the brick Renaissance tower was added. After the wooden church fell into disrepair, in was demolished and in 1769–1772 replaced by a late Baroque building with Rococo elements. Its current appearance is from 1830, after it was damaged by a fire and reconstructed.[2]

There are preserved burgher houses in the square.

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. "Kostel Nejsvětější Trojice" (in Czech). Hrady.cz. Retrieved 2021-09-22.


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