Zborov (Šumperk District)

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Zborov is a municipality and village in Šumperk District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants. Zborov lies approximately 11 km west of Šumperk, 50 km north-west of Olomouc, and 174 km east of Prague. Háj peak is situated in the area which slope is used for skiing.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Zbor.

History

The first written mention of Zborov is from 1464, when the village was sold to the Tunkl of Brníčko family as a part of the Šilperk estate. It was merged with the Zábřeh estate, which remained so until 1848.

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