Alojzov

Alojzov is a municipality and village in Prostějov District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.

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Etymology

The village was named after Prince Aloys I of Liechtenstein, who ruled the area when the village was founded.

Geography

Alojzov is located about southwest of Prostějov and southwest of Olomouc. It lies in the Drahany Highlands. The highest point is the hill Spálený kopec at above sea level.

History

Alojzov was founded in 1783 in the estate that belonged to the Liechtenstein family from 1595. In 1848, when the feudal administration ended, Alojzov became a municipal part of Seloutky. The village was hit by the Austro-Prussian War in 1866 and a large fire in 1888. In 1922, Alojzov became an independent municipality.

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.