Ruprechtov

Ruprechtov is a municipality and village in Vyškov District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.

Ruprechtov
Municipality
Windmill
Windmill
Flag of Ruprechtov
Flag
Coat of arms of Ruprechtov
Coat of arms
Ruprechtov is located in Czech Republic
Ruprechtov
Ruprechtov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°19′43″N 16°51′5″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Moravian
DistrictVyškov
First mentioned1446
Area
 • Total11.48 km2 (4.43 sq mi)
Elevation
514 m (1,686 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total635
 • Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
683 06
Websitewww.ruprechtov.cz

Geography

Ruprechtov is located about 11 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Vyškov and 20 km (12 mi) northeast of Brno. It lies in the Drahany Highlands. The highest point is at 554 m (1,818 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Ruprechtov is from 1446, when it was part of the Račice estate, owned by the Lords of Kravaře.[2]

Sights

The municipality is known for the Ruprechtov Windmill. This classical Dutch-type windmill was built in 1873 and is equipped with a Halladay turbine, which makes it a unique technical monument of European importance.[3]

The Church of Saint Wenceslaus is a modern building dating from 1946.[4]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Z historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Ruprechtov. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  3. "Windmill history". Ruprechtov Windmill. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  4. "Ekumenická bohoslužba v Ruprechtově na Vyškovsku" (in Czech). Czechoslovak Hussite Church. 2023-02-07. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
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