Rakvice

Rakvice is a municipality and village in Břeclav District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,200 inhabitants.

Aerial view
Rakvice
Common with Church of Saint John the Baptist
Flag
Coat of arms
Rakvice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 48°51′29″N 16°48′48″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Moravian
DistrictBřeclav
First mentioned1248
Area
  Total21.79 km2 (8.41 sq mi)
Elevation
164 m (538 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
  Total2,197
  Density100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
691 03
Websitewww.rakvice.cz

History

The first written mention of Rakvice is from 1248. Before the Thirty Years' War it became a market town, however the war devastated it and it became a village again.[2]

Economy

Rakvice is known for its large vineyards. It lies in the Velkopavlovická wine subregion. The long history of wine producing is symbolized on its coat of arms.

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
  2. "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Rakvice. Retrieved 2020-10-30.


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