Svijany
Svijany | |
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Municipality | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Svijany | |
| Coordinates: 50°34′27″N 15°03′22″E / 50.57417°N 15.05611°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Liberec |
| District | Liberec |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.69 km2 (1.04 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 307 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 463 46 |
| Website | http://www.obecsvijany.cz/ |
Svijany is a village in Liberec District, Czech Republic. It has a population of 307 (2006). Svijany Brewery is based in the village.
History
Earliest records of Svijany are from 1345. The village was owned by a Cistercian monastery in Mnichovo Hradiste. In 1565, the village came under the control of Jaroslav z Vartemberka, who built the Renaissance castle.[1]
Svijany Brewery
Svijany Brewery was founded in 1564. It produces a range of pale lagers from Svijany Fitness 6° (3.2% abv), to Svijany Baron 15° (6.5% abv).[2] The brewery is owned by Liberec Investment Fund (LIF), who also own Náchod and Rohozec breweries[3]
References
- ^ "Pivovar Svijany - Pivovar Svijany: Historie". www.pivovarsvijany.cz. Retrieved 2009-03-02.
- ^ "Pivovar Svijany (LIF)". www.ratebeer.com. Retrieved 2009-03-02.
- ^ "Nachod brewery finally sold - Czech Republic News". www.ceeretail.com. Retrieved 2009-03-02.
External links
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