Vracov

Vracov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈvratsof]) is a town in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,500 inhabitants.

Vracov
Town
Church of Saint Lawrence
Church of Saint Lawrence
Flag of Vracov
Flag
Coat of arms of Vracov
Coat of arms
Vracov is located in Czech Republic
Vracov
Vracov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 48°58′31″N 17°12′40″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Moravian
DistrictHodonín
First mentioned1201
Government
 • MayorPetr Fridrich
Area
 • Total44.40 km2 (17.14 sq mi)
Elevation
183 m (600 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total4,539
 • Density100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
696 42
Websitewww.mestovracov.cz

Etymology

The town's name is derived from the personal name Vrac, which is an obsolete diminutive of the name Vratislav.[2]

Geography

Vracov is located about 14 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Hodonín. Larger part of the municipal territory lies in a flat landscape of the Lower Morava Valley. The northern hilly part lies in the Kyjov Hills and include the highest point of Vracov, a hill at 311 m (1,020 ft) above sea level. Vracovský Pond is located on the outskirts of the town.

History

The first written mention of Vracov is from 1201. In the 1230s, it was owned by Queen Constance of Hungary. Vracov was a royal property, but the development of neighbouring Bzenec reduced its importance. In 1310, Vracov became a part of the Bzenec estate and shared its owners since then. In 1517, Vracov was promoted to a market town. Vracov became a town in 1967.[2]

Sights

The main landmark of Vracov is the Church of Saint Lawrence. It was probably founded by Constance of Hungary in the 1230s. A Renaissance tower was added in 1565. The church was baroque rebuilt in 1722. Two valuable baroque statues stand in front of the entrance – the statue of St. Florian from 1769 and St. John of Nepomuk from 1780.[3][4]

The second cultural monument in the town is a small Neoclassical chapel dedicated to St. Anne. It dates from the first half of the 19th century.[5]

Notable people

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie a symboly" (in Czech). Město Vracov. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  3. "St. Vavřinec church". Město Vracov. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  4. "Areál kostela sv. Vavřince se dvěma sochami" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  5. "Kaplička sv. Anny" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
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