Bouzov
Municipality in Olomouc, Czech Republic
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Bouzov (German: Busau) is a municipality and village in Olomouc District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,500 inhabitants. It is known for the Bouzov Castle.
Bouzov | |
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Municipal office | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Bouzov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°42′15″N 16°53′35″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Olomouc |
| District | Olomouc |
| First mentioned | 1317 |
| Area | |
• Total | 42.31 km2 (16.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 1,526 |
| • Density | 36.07/km2 (93.41/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 783 25 |
| Website | www |
Administrative division
Bouzov consists of 13 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]
- Bouzov (518)
- Bezděkov (35)
- Blažov (46)
- Doly (25)
- Hvozdečko (115)
- Jeřmaň (87)
- Kadeřín (19)
- Kovářov (72)
- Kozov (80)
- Obectov (89)
- Olešnice (136)
- Podolí (179)
- Svojanov (24)
Etymology
The name is derived from the personal name Búz, who was the first documented owner of the village.[3]
Geography
Bouzov is located about 27 kilometres (17 mi) northwest of Olomouc. It lies in the Zábřeh Highlands. The highest point is the hill Holé vršky at 596 m (1,955 ft) above sea level. The Třebůvka River flows through the municipality.
History
The village was founded below the Bouzov Castle, which was built for protection of a trade route from Olomouc to Jevíčko. Until 1695, Bouzov was owned by various noble families, most notably by the Lords of Kunštát and Poděbrady. From 1695, the estate was a property of the Teutonic Order.[3]
Demographics
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
Bouzov is well known for the Bouzov Castle, which is a major tourist destination. Today the castle is owned by the state and offers guided tours.[6] Since 1999, the castle has been protected as a national cultural monument.[7]
The Church of Saint Gotthard is a Baroque building with a Gothic-Renaissance core. Originally it was a castle chapel.[8]
Notable people
- Hans Balatka (1827–1899), American conductor and composer
