Hrusice

Hrusice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɦrusɪtsɛ]) is a municipality and village in Prague-East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants. It is located about 30 km (19 mi) southeast of Prague and 11 km (7 mi) southeast of Říčany.

Hrusice
Municipality
Hrusice as seen from east
Flag
Coat of arms
Etymology: Hruša's people
Hrusice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°54′36″N 14°44′17″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictPrague-East
First mentioned1205
Government
 • MayorPetr Sklenář
Area
 • Total5.43 km2 (2.10 sq mi)
Elevation
365 m (1,198 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total869
 • Density160/km2 (410/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
251 66
Websitewww.obec-hrusice.cz

Hrusice is nationwide known as birthplace of Josef Lada and was popularized through his paintings and illustrations on Christmas and Easter postcards and children's books.

Geography

The municipality is situated in rolled landscape characteristic for the region southeast of Prague. It borders to municipality of Mnichovice in the north, Ondřejov in the east, Senohraby in the south and Mirošovice in the west.

There are two ponds in the municipal territory, Hrusický in the centre of the village and Hubačovský on the northwest. The Hrusický Stream flows through the municipality, but has only local significance.

The average annual temperature is 7.3 °C and average annual rainfall 620 mm.

History

The first written mention of Hrusice is from 1205, in a deed of King Ottokar I of Bohemia. Hrusice belonged to the direct administration of the Přemyslid dynasty. In 1848 the municipality gained self-government.[2]

Demography

The municipality has experienced a significant growth in the 21st century thanks to good connection to the capital city.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869439—    
1880409−6.8%
1890425+3.9%
1900424−0.2%
1910437+3.1%
1921450+3.0%
1930454+0.9%
1950572+26.0%
YearPop.±%
1961547−4.4%
1970508−7.1%
1980468−7.9%
1991374−20.1%
2001382+2.1%
2011679+77.7%
2021869+28.0%
Source: Historical lexicon of municipalities of the Czech Republic[3]

Transport

The accessibility of Hrusice is very good due to proximity of two major transport lines. The D1 motorway from Prague to Brno passes through the municipal territory of Hrusice.

There also operates a suburban bus line between Strančice and Stříbrná Skalice (via Mnichovice and Ondřejov) with a stop in the centre of Hrusice.

Sights

Church of Saint Wenceslaus in the centre of Hrusice is an example of rural Romanesque architecture from the turn of the 12th century with a valuable sandstone portal, a work by monks from Sázava Monastery.[2]

Josef Lada Memorial in artist's villa in southern end of Hrusice, nowadays a branch of Prague-East Regional Museum, presents his life and work as well as his daughter Alena Ladová, also a renowned illustrator.

Notable people
  • Josef Lada (1887–1957), painter, illustrator and writer
  • Centre of Hrusice as seen from the south
  • Houses in centre of Hrusice
  • Centre of Hrusice with a bus stop
  • Municipal office and a small park with bust of Josef Lada
  • Birthplace of Josef Lada
  • Lada's summer villa, nowadays his museum
  • U Sejků Pub with murals in style of Lada
  • Church of St. Wenceslaus
  • World War I memorial (1921) in front of the church
  • Romanesque portal made of red sandstone
  • Rectory opposite to the church
  • Protected Tilia, planted in 1777

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Hrusice. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
  3. "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Praha-východ" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 3–4.
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