Provodovice

Provodovice

Provodovice

Municipality in Olomouc, Czech Republic

Provodovice is a municipality and village in Přerov District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.

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Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Provod, meaning "the village of Provod's people".[2]

Geography

Provodovice is located about 22 km (14 mi) west of Přerov and 39 km (24 mi) southeast of Olomouc. It lies in the Moravian-Silesian Foothills. The highest point is at 392 m (1,286 ft) above sea level. The Juhyně Stream flows along the western and northern municipal border.

History

The first written mention of Provodovice is from 1302.[2]

Sights

There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.[3] The only landmarks are two wayside crosses and a statue of Saint John of Nepomuk.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. [2]
    "Zakladní charakteristika obce" (in Czech). Obec Provodovice. Retrieved 2022-10-11.
  3. [3]
    "Výsledky vyhledávání: Kulturní památky, obec Provodovice". Ústřední seznam kulturních památek (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
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