Protivanov
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Protivanov is a market town in Prostějov District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants1.
Protivanov is a market town in Prostějov District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants. ==Etymology== The name is probably derived from the personal name Protiva or Protivan. ==Geography== Protivanov is located about west of Prostějov and west of Olomouc. It lies in the Drahany Highlands. The highest point is the hill Skály at above sea level. ==History== The first written mention of Protivanov is from 1505. The inhabitants made a living mainly by farming, woodworking and weaving. Until the establishment of an independent municipality in 1848, the village was a part of the Boskovice estate and shared its owners. In 1873, Protivanov was promoted to a market town. ==Demographics== ==Transport== There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality. ==Sights== The main landmark of Protivanov is the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. It was built in the Neoclassical style in 1772. ==References== ==External links==
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