Vranov (Benešov District)

Vranov is a municipality and village in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.

Vranov
Municipality
Main street
Main street
Flag of Vranov
Flag
Coat of arms of Vranov
Coat of arms
Vranov is located in Czech Republic
Vranov
Vranov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°51′12″N 14°46′37″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictBenešov
First mentioned1352
Area
 • Total9.49 km2 (3.66 sq mi)
Elevation
356 m (1,168 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total436
 • Density46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
257 22, 257 24
Websitechopos.cz/vranov-titulni-strana.html

Administrative parts

Villages and hamlets of Bezděkov, Bučina, Doubravice 2.díl, Klokočná, Mačovice, Naháč, Údolnice and Vranovská Lhota are administrative parts of Vranov.

Geography

Vranov is located about 10 kilometres (6 mi) northeast of Benešov and 27 km (17 mi) southeast of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is the hill Meduná at 500 m (1,600 ft) above sea level. There is a system of ponds supplied by the Drhlavský Brook.

History

The first written mention of Vranov is from 1352, when it was a parish village.[2]

Transport

The D1 motorway from Prague to Brno passes through the northeastern part of the municipality.

Sights

The landmark of Vranov is the Church of Saint Wenceslaus. The most valuable part is the sacristy with an apse, which was preserved from the original pre-Romanesque church from the 11th century. The church was rebuilt in the Baroque style in the 18th century, when the tower added. Neobaroque modifications were made in 1905.[2][3]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Vranov. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  3. "Kostel sv. Václava s farou" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
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