Vintířov

History

The first written mention of Vintířov is from 1488. In 1523–1525, it was documented as a property of Sebastian Thüssel of Taltitz. From 1562, it was managed by the town of Loket and from 1598 Loket owned the village. As a result of the Bohemian Revolt, the properties of Loket were confiscated by Emperor Ferdinand II in 1623 and Vintířov was bought by Maria Magdalena Hertel of Leuttersdorf as part of the Lipnice estate. For centuries, Vintířov was an agricultural village. In the 19th century, mining of lignite and ceramic clay developed here. Work in the mines and the porcelain factory led to an increase in the population. In 1971, the municipalities of Lipnice and Dolní Rozmyšl were annexed to Vintířov and these two villages were demolished due to the expansion of lignite mining. After World War II, the German-speaking population was expelled.

Geography

Vintířov is located about northeast of Sokolov and west of Karlovy Vary. It lies mostly in the Sokolov Basin, only the northwestern part of the municipal territory extends into the Ore Mountains. The highest point is at above sea level. The stream Vintířovský potok flows through the municipality. There are several small fishponds in the territory.

Most-observed species

• Eurasian Blackbird

  Turdus merula Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  756
• Eurasian Blue Tit

  Cyanistes caeruleus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  727
• Great Tit

  Parus major Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  690
• Mallard

  Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  646
• Eurasian Jay

  Garrulus glandarius (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  548
• Common Chaffinch

  Fringilla coelebs Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  515
• Eurasian Magpie

  Pica pica (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  495
• Common Chiffchaff

  Phylloscopus collybita (Vieillot, 1817) · Aves
  487

Most recent

• M 3.2 — 2018-05-22
  2 km ENE of Luby, Czechia
• M 4.1 — 2018-05-21
  2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany
• M 3.8 — 2014-05-31
  4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia
• M 4 — 2011-09-04
  5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia
• M 2.9 — 2008-11-23
  4 km SW of Oloví, Czechia
• M 2.9 — 2008-10-31
  3 km NW of Zwota, Germany