Oslov
Municipality in South Bohemian, Czech Republic
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Oslov is a municipality and village in Písek District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.
Oslov | |
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View from the east | |
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  Oslov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°23′58″N 14°12′43″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Bohemian |
| District | Písek |
| First mentioned | 1167 |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.40 km2 (7.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 421 m (1,381 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 336 |
| • Density | 17.3/km2 (44.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 397 01, 398 35 |
| Website | www |
Administrative division
Oslov consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]
- Oslov (249)
- Svatá Anna (1)
- Tukleky (75)
Etymology
The village was named after its founder, who was a noble named Osel. The name Osel literally means 'donkey' in Czech.[3]
Geography
Oslov is located about 11 kilometres (7 mi) north of Písek and 50 km (31 mi) north of České Budějovice. It lies in the Tábor Uplands. The highest point is at 435 m (1,427 ft) above sea level. The municipality is situated on an elevated plateau between the Vltava and Otava rivers, on the shores of the Orlík Reservoir, which is built on both these rivers. The confluence of the Otava and Lomnice is located on the western municipal border.
History
Demographics
Transport
Sights
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The main landmark of Oslov is the Church of Saint Leonard. Originally a Gothic church, it was first documented in 1384. It was completely rebuilt into its current form in 1788.[7]
The Červená Railway Bridge is located on the municipal border. It was built over the Orlík Reservoir in 1886–1889. It is a valuable technical monument.[8]
Notable people
- Martin Josef Říha (1839–1907), Bishop of České Budějovice
