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Šťáhlavy
Šťáhlavy is a municipality and village in Plzeň-City District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,900 inhabitants. Administrative divisionŠťáhlavy consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]
GeographyŠťáhlavy is located about 14 kilometres (9 mi) southeast from Plzeň. It lies in the Švihov Highlands. The highest point is the hill Maršál at 562 m (1,844 ft) above sea level. The built-up area is situated on the left bank of the Úslava River. HistoryThe first written mention of Šťáhlavy is from 1239. In 1784–1789, the Waldschloss Castle (later renamed Kozel) was built.[3] Šťahlavy was then owned by the Czernin family. In the 19th century, the estate was bought by the Waldstein family.[4] In 1947, Šťáhlavy was incorporated to the Plzeň-Country District and in 1960 to the newly arisen Plzeň-South District. Since 1 January 2007, it is a part of the Plzeň-City District.[3] Demographics
TransportThe I/19 road from Plzeň to Tábor briefly crosses the municipal territory. Šťáhlavy is located on the railway line Plzeň–Horažďovice. In addition, there is a train stop is Šťáhlavice on a short line of local importance from Nezvěstice to Příkosice. Sights Šťáhlavy is known for two castles. Kozel Castle was built as a rural aristocratic residence. It was built in the Neoclassical style in 1784–1789. Today it is open to the public and offers guided tours. The castle is surrounded by a large park, founded in 1875–1876. For its value, it is protected as a national cultural monument.[7][4] Šťáhlavy Castle was originally a fortress from the mid-16th century, later expanded into a Renaissance castle. The castle is privately owned and inaccessible.[8] References
External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Šťáhlavy.
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