Kramolín is a municipality and village in

Plzeň-South District Plzeň-South District () is a Okres, district in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. Its capital is the city of Plzeň. The most populated town of the district is Přeštice. Administrative division Plzeň-South District is divided into four ...

in the

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of the

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. It has about 100 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name of was either derived from the old Czech word ''kramola'' (meaning 'quarrel') or from the personal name Kramola.

Geography

Kramolín is located about south of

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. It lies in the

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. The highest point is near the top of the Ostrá hill at above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Kramolín is from 1437. From the mid-16th century at the latest, it belonged to the Zelená Hora estate, owned by the Sternberg family. In 1630, half of the estate (including Kramolín) was bought by the

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and Kramolín became part of the

Plánice Plánice (; ) is a town in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,600 inhabitants. Administrative division Plánice consists of 12 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Pláni ...

estate. In 1790, the Plánice estate was acquired by the Lords of Wallis, who owned it until the establishment of an independent municipality in 1850.

Demographics

Transport

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

Sport

Kramolín is known for a motocross racing track. It is a regular venue for Sidecarcross World Championship races.

Sights

The main landmark of Kramolín is a chapel with an octagonal floor plan from the mid-19th century. In front of the chapel stands a memorial cross.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kramolin Villages in Plzeň-South District