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'''Velká Bíteš''' (until 1924 '''Velká Byteš''') is a town in [[Žďár nad Sázavou District]] in the [[Vysočina Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]]. It has about 5,600 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an [[Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones|urban monument zone]].


==Administrative parts==
'''Velká Bíteš''' (formerly '''Velká Byteš''') is a town in the [[Vysočina Region]], [[Czech Republic]].
The villages of Bezděkov, Březka, Holubí Zhoř, Jáchymov, Janovice, Jestřabí, Jindřichov, Košíkov, Ludvíkov and Pánov are administrative parts of Velká Bíteš. Pánov forms an [[Enclave and exclave|exclave]] of the municipal territory.

==Geography==
Velká Bíteš is located about {{convert|35|km}} southeast of [[Žďár nad Sázavou]] and {{convert|27|km|abbr=on}} west of [[Brno]]. It lies in the [[Křižanov Highlands]]. The highest point is at {{convert|530|m|ft|abbr=on}} above sea level. The Bítýška River flows through the town.

==History==
The first written mention of Velká Bíteš is from 1240, when the church was mentioned.<ref name=church>{{cite web |title=Kostel sv. Jana Křtitele|url=https://www.bitessko.com/kultura/cirkve/2326-kostel-sv-jana-krtitele|publisher=ICKK Velká Bíteš|language=cs|access-date=2021-11-04}}</ref> The settlement was founded in the first half of the 13th century. In the mid-14th century, it was a [[Městys|market town]] and in 1408, it was promoted to a town.<ref name=history>{{cite web |title=Stručná historie Velké Bíteše|url=https://www.bitessko.com/kultura/historie-velke-bitese/2327-strucna-historie-velke-bitese|publisher=ICKK Velká Bíteš|language=cs|access-date=2021-11-04}}</ref>

The greatest development occurred after the [[Hussite Wars]], but the town was severely damaged during the [[Thirty Years' War]] and recovered slowly. Velká Bíteš was not industrialized until 1950, when a large engineering company was founded. Thanks to this, the population increased significantly.<ref name=history/>

==Demographics==
{{historical populations
|align=none|cols=3
|1869|3406
|1880|3527
|1890|3361
|1900|3237
|1910|3126
|1921|3046
|1930|2992
|1950|2807
|1961|3217
|1970|3435
|1980|4272
|1991|4652
|2001|4889
|2011|5042
|2021|5140
|source=Censuses<ref>{{cite web |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011|url=https://csu.gov.cz/produkty/historicky-lexikon-obci-1869-az-2015|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|language=cs|date=2015-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Population Census 2021: Population by sex|url=https://vdb.czso.cz/vdbvo2/faces/en/index.jsf?page=vystup-objekt-parametry&z=T&f=TABULKA&sp=A&skupId=4429&katalog=33515&pvo=SLD21001-OB-OK|work=Public Database|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|date=2021-03-27}}</ref>}}

==Economy==
[[File:PBS VB letecký snímek.jpg|thumb|První Brněnská Strojírna Velká Bíteš]]
The largest employers based in the town are [[Illinois Tool Works|ITW Pronovia]], manufacturer of plastic products for the automotive industry,<ref>{{cite web |title=About Us|url=https://www.itwpronovia.cz/en/about-us/|publisher=ITW PRONOVIA, s.r.o.|access-date=2021-11-04}}</ref> and První Brněnská Strojírna Velká Bíteš, manufacturer of aerospace technologies.<ref>{{cite web |title=About PBS|url=https://www.pbs.cz/en/About-PBS|publisher=PBS Group, a. s.|access-date=2021-11-04}}</ref>

==Transport==
The [[D1 motorway (Czech Republic)|D1 motorway]] from [[Prague]] to Brno runs next to the town.

==Sights==
[[File:Church of Saint John the Baptist (Velká Bíteš).jpg|thumb|Church of Saint John the Baptist]]
Velká Bíteš is known for the unique fortified Church of Saint John the Baptist. The original wooden structure was replaced by the stone Romanesque church in the 13th century. In the 15th century, it was surrounded by stone ramparts with an entrance tower.<ref name=church/>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[Martin Roháč]] (?–1571), serial killer
* Václav Bouček (1869–1940), politician, co-founder of the [[Czech Realist Party]]
*[[Vojtěch Řepa]] (born 2000), cyclist
* Lev Krča (1902–1945), architect, photographer
* Jindřich Šilhán (1944–2000), astronomer


==Twin towns — sister cities==
==Twin towns – sister cities==
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic}}
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic}}
Velká Bíteš is [[Sister city|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web |title=Partnerská města|url=https://www.vbites.cz/informace-o-meste/partnerska-mesta|publisher=Město Velká Bíteš|language=cs|access-date=2021-11-04}}</ref>

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*{{flagicon|SVK}} [[Hanušovce nad Topľou]], Slovakia
Velká Bíteš is [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with:
* {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Torrevecchia Pia]], [[Italy]]
*{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Torrevecchia Pia]], Italy
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* {{flagicon|SVK}} [[Hanušovce nad Topľou]], [[Slovakia]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{commons category|Velká Bíteš}}
* [https://www.vbites.cz/ Municipal website]
*{{official|https://www.vbites.cz/}}
* [http://www.risy.cz/index.php?pid=231&subHledej=Hledej&thledej_obec=velk%E1+b%EDte%B9&x=0&y=0 Regional IS]


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{{commonscat|Velká Bíteš}}
{{Žďár nad Sázavou District}}
{{Žďár nad Sázavou District}}

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Latest revision as of 12:48, 21 August 2024

Velká Bíteš
Town
View towards the town
View towards the town
Flag of Velká Bíteš
Flag
Coat of arms of Velká Bíteš
Coat of arms
Velká Bíteš is located in Czech Republic
Velká Bíteš
Velká Bíteš
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°17′37″N 16°13′14″E / 49.29361°N 16.22056°E / 49.29361; 16.22056
Country Czech Republic
RegionVysočina
DistrictŽďár nad Sázavou
First mentioned1240
Government
 • MayorMarkéta Lavická
Area
 • Total47.30 km2 (18.26 sq mi)
Elevation
476 m (1,562 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total5,574
 • Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
594 53, 595 01
Websitewww.vbites.cz

Velká Bíteš (until 1924 Velká Byteš) is a town in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,600 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

Administrative parts

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The villages of Bezděkov, Březka, Holubí Zhoř, Jáchymov, Janovice, Jestřabí, Jindřichov, Košíkov, Ludvíkov and Pánov are administrative parts of Velká Bíteš. Pánov forms an exclave of the municipal territory.

Geography

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Velká Bíteš is located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southeast of Žďár nad Sázavou and 27 km (17 mi) west of Brno. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is at 530 m (1,740 ft) above sea level. The Bítýška River flows through the town.

History

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The first written mention of Velká Bíteš is from 1240, when the church was mentioned.[2] The settlement was founded in the first half of the 13th century. In the mid-14th century, it was a market town and in 1408, it was promoted to a town.[3]

The greatest development occurred after the Hussite Wars, but the town was severely damaged during the Thirty Years' War and recovered slowly. Velká Bíteš was not industrialized until 1950, when a large engineering company was founded. Thanks to this, the population increased significantly.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
18693,406—    
18803,527+3.6%
18903,361−4.7%
19003,237−3.7%
19103,126−3.4%
YearPop.±%
19213,046−2.6%
19302,992−1.8%
19502,807−6.2%
19613,217+14.6%
19703,435+6.8%
YearPop.±%
19804,272+24.4%
19914,652+8.9%
20014,889+5.1%
20115,042+3.1%
20215,140+1.9%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Economy

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První Brněnská Strojírna Velká Bíteš

The largest employers based in the town are ITW Pronovia, manufacturer of plastic products for the automotive industry,[6] and První Brněnská Strojírna Velká Bíteš, manufacturer of aerospace technologies.[7]

Transport

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The D1 motorway from Prague to Brno runs next to the town.

Sights

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Church of Saint John the Baptist

Velká Bíteš is known for the unique fortified Church of Saint John the Baptist. The original wooden structure was replaced by the stone Romanesque church in the 13th century. In the 15th century, it was surrounded by stone ramparts with an entrance tower.[2]

Notable people

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Twin towns – sister cities

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See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Velká Bíteš is twinned with:[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ a b "Kostel sv. Jana Křtitele" (in Czech). ICKK Velká Bíteš. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  3. ^ a b "Stručná historie Velké Bíteše" (in Czech). ICKK Velká Bíteš. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  4. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  5. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  6. ^ "About Us". ITW PRONOVIA, s.r.o. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  7. ^ "About PBS". PBS Group, a. s. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  8. ^ "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Velká Bíteš. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
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