Mirovice
Town in South Bohemian, Czech Republic
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Mirovice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈmɪrovɪtsɛ]) is a town in Písek District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,600 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone.
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Mirovice | |
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Town square with the Marian column | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Mirovice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°30′56″N 14°2′9″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Bohemian |
| District | Písek |
| First mentioned | 1323 |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.04 km2 (8.51 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 1,623 |
| • Density | 73.64/km2 (190.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 398 06 |
| Website | www |
Administrative division
Etymology
The name is derived from the personal name Mír, meaning "the village of Mír's people".[3]
Geography
Mirovice is located about 24 kilometres (15 mi) north of Písek and 61 km (38 mi) southwest of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is the flat hill Chlumek at 526 m (1,726 ft) above sea level. The Skalice River flows through the town.
History
The first written mention of Mirovice is from 1323. The oldest part of Mirovice is Ráztely, mentioned already in 1088.[4]
Demographics
Transport
The I/19 road from Plzeň to Tábor passes through the town.
Mirovice is located on the major railway line Prague–České Budějovice.[7]
Sights
The main landmark is the Church of Saint Clement. It was probably built around 1240. In 1726, it was rebuilt in the Baroque style according to the plans of Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer.[8]
The Marian column on the square is from 1717.[8]
Twin towns – sister cities
Bätterkinden, Switzerland
