Blížejov is a municipality and village in

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in the

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of the

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. It has about 1,600 inhabitants.

Administrative division

Blížejov consists of eight municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Blížejov (1,028) *Chotiměř (107) *Františkov (14) *Lštění (124) *Malonice (42) *Nahošice (72) *Přívozec (128) *Výrov (11)

Etymology

The initial name of the village was Bližejov. The name was derived from the personal name Bližej, meaning "Bližej's (court)".

Geography

Blížejov is located about northeast of

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and southwest of

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. It lies on the border between the

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. The highest point is at above sea level. The Zubřina Stream flows through the town.

History

The first written mention of Blížejov is from 1324. The village used to be divided into several parts owned by different noble families.

Demographics

Transport

Blížejov is located on the railway line

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Sights

The main landmark of Blížejov is the Church of Saint Martin. It was built in the Gothic style in the mid-14th century. In the first half of the 18th century, it was modified in the Baroque style. In Lštění is a late Gothic tower-shaped fortress. It was probably built in the mid-15th century. In the mid-16th century, a Renaissance castle was built next to the fortress, but it was later destroyed. The fortress was rebuilt into a granary in 1769. Today the building is privately owned.

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