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Postřelmůvek

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Postřelmůvek
Chapel of Saint Michael
Chapel of Saint Michael
Flag of Postřelmůvek
Coat of arms of Postřelmůvek
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Country Czech Republic
RegionOlomouc
DistrictŠumperk
First mentioned1361
Area
 • Total
4.01 km2 (1.55 sq mi)
Elevation
322 m (1,056 ft)
Population
 (2025-01-01)[1]
 • Total
300
 • Density75/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
789 01
Websitewww.postrelmuvek.cz

Postřelmůvek (German: Klein Heilendorf) is a municipality and village in Šumperk District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.

Etymology

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The name is a diminutive form of Postřelmov, referring to the neighbouring municipality. Before 1918, the village was also called Malý Postřelmov ('little Postřelmov').[2]

Geography

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Postřelmůvek is located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) southwest of Šumperk and 45 km (28 mi) northwest of Olomouc. It lies on the border between the Mohelnice Depression valley and Zábřeh Highlands. The highest point is at 574 m (1,883 ft) above sea level.

History

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The first written mention of Postřelmůvek is from 1361, when the village was owned by the Olomouc Chapter. After 1447, Postřelmůvek became a part of the Zábřeh estate.[2]

Demographics

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Transport

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There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

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Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk

Among the protected cultural monuments in Postřelmůvek are two rural homestead, which are well-preserved examples of local folk architecture, and the Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk from the end of the 18th century.[5]

The main landmark of the municipality is the Chapel of Saint Michael. It was built in 1838.[2]

References

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