Bludov (Šumperk District)
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| Country | Czech Republic | ||
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| Region | Olomouc | ||
| District | Šumperk | ||
| Commune | Šumperk | ||
| Municipality | Bludov | ||
| River | Morava | ||
| Coordinates | 49°56′39″N 16°55′29″E / 49.94417°N 16.92472°E | ||
| Population | 3,139 (2008-10-02) | ||
| Founded | 13th century | ||
| Mayor | Ing. Pavel Ston | ||
| Timezone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| - summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 788 33 | ||
   Location in the Czech Republic
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| Wikimedia Commons: Bludov | |||
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Bludov (German: Blauda) is a spa village in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. The village is an important rail junction and crossroad. Bludov is named for the town's founder, Blud z Bludova.
[edit] History
Bludov was established in the 13th century by Blud z Bludova. It was the only Czech village in the German Šumperk district. Blud z Bludova's son built the castle on the slope of the Háj hill.
In the 15th century, Bludov became a possession of Tunkl z Brníčka, who built six big ponds near the village. Tunkl’s serfs rebelled during their construction. Tunkl was murdered, and his ponds were abandoned. There is a local legend that the devil makes Tunkl plow the ponds.
In the 15th century, the Bludov castle was destroyed in the Czech-Hungary Wars. In the 16th century, Bludov became the possession of a Žerotín noble, who built a château there. In 1929, the spa was opened. Recently, the spa has become a place to treat obesity. In 1963, the Vlčí důl (“Wolf Valley”) pool was opened after being built by volunteers.
There are 3139 residents of the town: 1569 men, 1545 women.
[edit] External links
- Official website (Czech)
Coordinates: 49°56′39″N 16°55′29″E / 49.94417°N 16.92472°E
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