Vidče

Vidče is a municipality and village in Vsetín District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,800 inhabitants. It is situated about 4 km southwest of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm.

Vidče
Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
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Vidče
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°26′29″N 18°5′41″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionZlín
DistrictVsetín
First mentioned1310
Area
  Total11.78 km2 (4.55 sq mi)
Elevation
378 m (1,240 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
  Total1,762
  Density150/km2 (390/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
756 53
Websitewww.vidce.cz

History

The first recorded mention of Vidče is from 1310.

Sights

There are two cultural landmarks in Vidče. One of them is a small wooden bell tower, the bell of which is about 230 years old. The second landmark is the St. Cyril and Methodius Church, which was built in 1914 and consecrated in 1920.

References

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


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