Blovice

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History

The first written mention of Blovice is from 1284, when it was a market village owned by the Pomuk monastery. At the end of the 14th century, Blovice was first referred to as a market town. During the 15th and 16th centuries, Blovice prospered and acquired various rights. Owners of Blovice often changed. The most notable owners were the Kolowrat-Krakowsky family, who purchased the estate in the late 17th century and held it until 1872. In the 18th century, Blovice was promoted to a town. In 1865–1868, the railway Plzeň–České Budějovice was built via the town and the character of the town began to change. From 1872 to 1918, the town was property of the Hungarian Pálffy ab Erdöd family.

Geography

Blovice is located about southeast of Plzeň. It lies in the Švihov Highlands. The highest point is a hill with an altitude of . The Úslava River flows through the town. There are several fishponds in the territory, the largest of which is Huťský rybník with an area of .