Vlčnov

Vlčnov is a municipality and village in Uherské Hradiště District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,000 inhabitants. It lies in the cultural region of Moravian Slovakia.

Vlčnov traditional costume
Vlčnov
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Vlčnov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°0′36″N 17°34′55″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionZlín
DistrictUherské Hradiště
First mentioned1264
Area
  Total21.30 km2 (8.22 sq mi)
Elevation
226 m (741 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
  Total2,999
  Density140/km2 (360/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
687 61
Websitewww.vlcnov.cz

Geography

The nearest town is Uherský Brod, located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northeast of Vlčnov. This town provides higher education, health care and working opportunities. Therefore many residents commute to work there.

History

According to preserved historical documents, the first records of Vlčnov date back to 1264.

Sights

Búdy in Vlčnov

Northern part of Vlčnov municipality called Vlčnov-Kojiny is historically significant and is protected by law as village monument zone. Vlčnov-Kojiny is valuable for the vineyard buildings of folk architecture – Búdy, which are above-ground cellars and presses.

A notable building in Vlčnov is the Church of St. James the Great. The church's foundations were built in the middle of the 13th century.

Other tourist destination is the Museum of folk distilleries.

Culture

Procession during the Ride of the Kings

Vlčnov is known for its traditional folklore festival Ride of the Kings which is on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. It is held every year at the end of May. The festival is also known outside the Czech Republic for its traditional costumes and folklore music.

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.


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