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 historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

Pilníkov
Town
Town square in Pilníkov
Town square in Pilníkov
Flag of Pilníkov
Flag
Coat of arms of Pilníkov
Coat of arms
Pilníkov is located in Czech Republic
Pilníkov
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
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,215
 • Density72/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
542 42
Websitewww.pilnikov.cz

Geography

Pilníkov is located about 7 km (4 mi) southwest of Trutnov and 36 km (22 mi) north of Hradec Králové. It lies in the Giant Mountains Foothills. The highest point is at 550 m (1,800 ft) above sea level. The town is situated at the confluence of the Pilníkovský and Starobucký streams.

History

The first written mention of Pilníkov is from 1357. The village was founded in the second half of the 13th century. It was promoted to a town by Vladislaus II in 1514. From 1623 to 1627, it was owned by Albrecht von Wallenstein. The town was badly damaged during the Thirty Years' War and depopulated, but it recovered. From 1675 to 1789, it was owned by a branch of the House of Schwarzenberg as a part of the Vlčice estate. From 1789 to 1868, the estate was held by the Barons Theers of Silberstein.[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, it was demolished. In 1769–1772, it was replaced by a late Baroque building with Rococo elements. Its current appearance is from 1904, after it was damaged by a fire in 1820 and reconstructed.[2][3]

There are preserved burgher houses on the town square.

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Kronika" (in Czech). Město Pilníkov. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
  3. "Kostel Nejsvětější Trojice" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
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