Nový Knín | |
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 View from the northeast | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Nový Knín Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates:49°47′17″N14°17′37″E / 49.78806°N 14.29361°E /49.78806; 14.29361 | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Příbram |
| First mentioned | 1186 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Radek Hrubý |
| Area | |
• Total | 29.62 km2 (11.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 307 m (1,007 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 2,154 |
| • Density | 72.72/km2 (188.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 262 03 |
| Website | www |
Nový Knín is a town inPříbram District in theCentral Bohemian Region of theCzech Republic. It has about 2,200 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as anurban monument zone.
Nový Knín consists of five municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]
The initial name of the settlement was probably Kněnín and was derived from the Czech wordkněžna (i.e. 'princess'). The form was thenshortened to Knín. Two settlements were originally distinguished – Starý Knín ('old Knín') and Nový Knín ('new Knín'), but they gradually merged.[3]
Nový Knín is located about 23 kilometres (14 mi) northeast ofPříbram and 25 km (16 mi) south ofPrague. It lies in theBenešov Uplands. The highest point is the hill Besídka at 516 m (1,693 ft) above sea level. TheKocába River flows through the town.
The first written mention of Nový Knín is from 1186, when members of thePřemyslid dynasty, dukesFrederick andConrad II agreed and signed here the final annexation ofMoravia toBohemia. In the 14th century, Nový Knín became the centre of gold mining in the area and became a prospering mining town. A school, brewery and vineyard were established here. Gold mining was suspended during theHussite Wars. It was later renewed several times, but always on a significantly smaller scale than in the 14th century.[4]
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There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
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The landmark of Nový Knín is the Church of Saint Nicholas. It was originally a Romanesque church from the second half of the 12th century, first documented in 1186. In 1773–1774, it was baroque rebuilt, but several romanesque elements have been preserved.[7]
The so-calledMincovna (meaning "mint") is a historical Renaissance building from the 16th century, with anEmpire style façade from 1810. The building is linked to gold mining in the region. It originally served as the seat of a royal official, today it houses the Museum of Gold.[8]
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