Višňová (Liberec District)

Višňová (German: Böhmisch Weigsdorf) is a municipality and village in Liberec District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants.

Višňová
Municipality
Timber framed houses
Timber framed houses
Flag of Višňová
Flag
Coat of arms of Višňová
Coat of arms
Višňová is located in Czech Republic
Višňová
Višňová
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°58′0″N 15°1′30″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionLiberec
DistrictLiberec
First mentioned1334
Area
 • Total30.29 km2 (11.70 sq mi)
Elevation
228 m (748 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,370
 • Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
464 01
Websitewww.ob-vis.net

Administrative parts

Villages of Andělka, Filipovka, Loučná, Minkovice, Poustka, Předlánce, Saň and Víska are administrative parts of Višňová.

Geography

Višňová is located about 21 km (13 mi) north of Liberec, in a salient region of Frýdlant Hook on the border with Poland. It lies in the Frýdlant Hills. The highest point is the hill Větrný at 384 m (1,260 ft) above sea level. The Smědá River flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Višňová is from 1334 and it is the oldest settlement in the municipality. The youngest settlement are Filipovka and Minkovice, which were founded in the 18th century.[2]

Transport

There are two pedestrian border crossings to Poland: Višňovská / Wigancice Żytawskie and Andělka / Lutogniewice.

Sights

The landmark of Višňová is the Church of the Sending of the Holy Spirit. The church was built in 1492 and until 1945, it served evangelical services. A new nave was built in 1802–1803.[3]

There are several timber framed houses.

Notable people
  • Bus stop
    Bus stop
  • Juta factory
    Juta factory
  • Church of the Sending of the Holy Spirit
    Church of the Sending of the Holy Spirit

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Naše obec" (in Czech). Obec Višňová. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  3. "Kostel Seslání Ducha svatého" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
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