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 | |
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  Vlčnov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°0′36″N 17°34′55″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Zlín |
| District | Uherské Hradiště |
| First mentioned | 1264 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.30 km2 (8.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 226 m (741 ft) |
| Population (2020-01-01[1]) | |
| • Total | 2,999 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 687 61 |
| Website | www |
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According to preserved historical documents, the first records of Vlčnov date back to 1264.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
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
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
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
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