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'''Vlasatice''' ({{ |
'''Vlasatice''' ({{langx|de|Wostitz}}) is a municipality and village in [[Brno-Country District]] in the [[South Moravian Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]]. It has about 900 inhabitants. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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[[File:Novoveský rybník.jpg|thumb|Novoveský Pond]] |
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Vlasatice is located about {{convert|29|km |
Vlasatice is located about {{convert|29|km}} south of [[Brno]]. It lies in the central part of the [[Dyje–Svratka Valley]]. It is situated at the confluence of the brooks Miroslavka and Olbramovický potok. In the municipal territory is Novoveský Pond, the [[List of ponds of the Czech Republic|largest pond in Moravia]]. The second large pond in Vlasatice is Křížový Pond. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In 1276, the settlement of Vlasatice was in possession of the monastery of Rosa Coeli in [[Dolní Kounice]]. In 1342, Vlasatice was donated by Margrave of Moravia [[Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor|Charles IV]] to a lower nobleman Ditlin. In 1342, the village also gained the right to conduct trials and executions.<ref name=history/> |
In 1276, the settlement of Vlasatice was in possession of the monastery of Rosa Coeli in [[Dolní Kounice]]. In 1342, Vlasatice was donated by Margrave of Moravia [[Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor|Charles IV]] to a lower nobleman Ditlin. In 1342, the village also gained the right to conduct trials and executions.<ref name=history/> |
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During the [[Hussite Wars]] in 1424, Vlasatice was conquered and occupied by [[Hussites]]. As the next owner of the village was mentioned Hanuš Hanůšek of Vlasatice in 1446. His descendants sold it to the monastery in Dolní Kounice which held it until 1527, when it was burned down. In 1537, [[Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor|Ferdinand I]] sold the whole |
During the [[Hussite Wars]] in 1424, Vlasatice was conquered and occupied by [[Hussites]]. As the next owner of the village was mentioned Hanuš Hanůšek of Vlasatice in 1446. His descendants sold it to the monastery in Dolní Kounice which held it until 1527, when it was burned down. In 1537, [[Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor|Ferdinand I]] sold the whole estate to the Žabka of Limberk family and promoted Vlasatice to a [[Městys|market town]]. From 1572 to 1574, it was owned by Jan Šembera of Boskovice and in 1574, it was acquired by the Counts of Thurn-Valsassina. During the 16th century, the majority of the population switched to [[Lutheranism]].<ref name=history/> |
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During the [[Thirty Years' War]] in 1619, Vlasatice was burned down by troops under the leadership of [[Henri Duval, Count of Dampierre|Henri Duval]]. After the war, almost a third of the houses remained abandoned and it became a village again. After the war, the whole region was re-settled by a German-speaking population and re-catholicized. In 1622, Vlasatice was confiscated from Count Thurn and given to Cardinal [[Franz von Dietrichstein]]. Vlasatice remained in possession of the Dietrichsteins until 1923.<ref name=history/> |
During the [[Thirty Years' War]] in 1619, Vlasatice was burned down by troops under the leadership of [[Henri Duval, Count of Dampierre|Henri Duval]]. After the war, almost a third of the houses remained abandoned and it became a village again. After the war, the whole region was re-settled by a German-speaking population and re-catholicized. In 1622, Vlasatice was confiscated from Count Thurn and given to Cardinal [[Franz von Dietrichstein]]. Vlasatice remained in possession of the Dietrichsteins until 1923.<ref name=history/> |
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In 1938, Vlasatice was annexed by [[Nazi Germany]] and administered as part of [[Reichsgau Niederdonau]]. After the end of [[World War II]], it was returned to [[Czechoslovakia]]. In 1946, the German majority was [[Expulsion of Germans from Czechoslovakia|expelled]] as a result of the [[Beneš decrees]]. Vlasatice was repopulated with ethnic [[Czechs]] who came mostly from [[Volhynia]], Hungary and Slovakia, but also from Poland, France and Argentina.<ref name=history/> |
In 1938, Vlasatice was annexed by [[Nazi Germany]] and administered as part of the [[Reichsgau Niederdonau]]. After the end of [[World War II]], it was returned to [[Czechoslovakia]]. In 1946, the German majority was [[Expulsion of Germans from Czechoslovakia|expelled]] as a result of the [[Beneš decrees]]. Vlasatice was repopulated with ethnic [[Czechs]] who came mostly from [[Volhynia]], Hungary and Slovakia, but also from Poland, France and Argentina.<ref name=history/> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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|source=Censuses<ref>{{cite web |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 |
|source=Censuses<ref>{{cite web |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011|url=https://csu.gov.cz/produkty/historicky-lexikon-obci-1869-az-2015|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|language=cs|date=2015-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Population Census 2021: Population by sex|url=https://vdb.czso.cz/vdbvo2/faces/en/index.jsf?page=vystup-objekt-parametry&z=T&f=TABULKA&sp=A&skupId=4429&katalog=33515&pvo=SLD21001-OB-OK|work=Public Database|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|date=2021-03-27}}</ref>}} |
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==Transport== |
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There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality. |
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==Sights== |
==Sights== |
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[[File:Kostel sv. Jana Křtitele Vlasatice.JPG|thumb|160px|Church of Saint John the Baptist]] |
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| ⚫ | The Vlasatice Castle was originally a small residence of the lower nobility. In the mid-16th century it was rebuilt |
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The main landmark of Vlasatice is the Church of Saint John the Baptist. It was originally an Evangelic church, built in 1610 on the site of an older church. In 1829, the Chapel of the Corpus Cristi was added to the church.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kostel sv. Jana Křtitele|url=https://pamatkovykatalog.cz/kostel-sv-jana-krtitele-16217013|publisher=National Heritage Institute|language=cs|access-date=2024-06-24}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The Vlasatice Castle was originally a small residence of the lower nobility. In the mid-16th century it was rebuilt into a Renaissance castle in the style of Italian villa. In the mid-18th century, it was modified in the Baroque style. Under the Dietrichsteins, the importance of the castle declined, and it was used as offices and flats. Today it has private owners and is inaccessible to the public.<ref name=history/> |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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Latest revision as of 13:12, 23 October 2024
Vlasatice | |
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 Vlasatice Castle | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Vlasatice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 48°56′2″N 16°29′4″E / 48.93389°N 16.48444°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Moravian |
| District | Brno-Country |
| First mentioned | 1276 |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.87 km2 (8.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 183 m (600 ft) |
| Population (2024-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 939 |
| • Density | 41/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 691 30 |
| Website | www |
Vlasatice (German: Wostitz) is a municipality and village in Brno-Country District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.
Geography
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Vlasatice is located about 29 kilometres (18 mi) south of Brno. It lies in the central part of the Dyje–Svratka Valley. It is situated at the confluence of the brooks Miroslavka and Olbramovický potok. In the municipal territory is Novoveský Pond, the largest pond in Moravia. The second large pond in Vlasatice is Křížový Pond.
History
[edit]The first written mention of Vlasatice is from 1276, when it was called Wassaticz. The Czech name Vlasatice was first used in 1437. In the 17th century, the German name Wastitz (later modified to Wostitz) was used.[2]
In 1276, the settlement of Vlasatice was in possession of the monastery of Rosa Coeli in Dolní Kounice. In 1342, Vlasatice was donated by Margrave of Moravia Charles IV to a lower nobleman Ditlin. In 1342, the village also gained the right to conduct trials and executions.[2]
During the Hussite Wars in 1424, Vlasatice was conquered and occupied by Hussites. As the next owner of the village was mentioned Hanuš Hanůšek of Vlasatice in 1446. His descendants sold it to the monastery in Dolní Kounice which held it until 1527, when it was burned down. In 1537, Ferdinand I sold the whole estate to the Žabka of Limberk family and promoted Vlasatice to a market town. From 1572 to 1574, it was owned by Jan Šembera of Boskovice and in 1574, it was acquired by the Counts of Thurn-Valsassina. During the 16th century, the majority of the population switched to Lutheranism.[2]
During the Thirty Years' War in 1619, Vlasatice was burned down by troops under the leadership of Henri Duval. After the war, almost a third of the houses remained abandoned and it became a village again. After the war, the whole region was re-settled by a German-speaking population and re-catholicized. In 1622, Vlasatice was confiscated from Count Thurn and given to Cardinal Franz von Dietrichstein. Vlasatice remained in possession of the Dietrichsteins until 1923.[2]
In 1938, Vlasatice was annexed by Nazi Germany and administered as part of the Reichsgau Niederdonau. After the end of World War II, it was returned to Czechoslovakia. In 1946, the German majority was expelled as a result of the Beneš decrees. Vlasatice was repopulated with ethnic Czechs who came mostly from Volhynia, Hungary and Slovakia, but also from Poland, France and Argentina.[2]
Demographics
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Transport
[edit]There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
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The main landmark of Vlasatice is the Church of Saint John the Baptist. It was originally an Evangelic church, built in 1610 on the site of an older church. In 1829, the Chapel of the Corpus Cristi was added to the church.[5]
The Vlasatice Castle was originally a small residence of the lower nobility. In the mid-16th century it was rebuilt into a Renaissance castle in the style of Italian villa. In the mid-18th century, it was modified in the Baroque style. Under the Dietrichsteins, the importance of the castle declined, and it was used as offices and flats. Today it has private owners and is inaccessible to the public.[2]
Notable people
[edit]- Siegfried Ludwig (1926–2013), Austrian politician
References
[edit]- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
- ^ a b c d e f "Historie a současnost" (in Czech). Obec Vlasatice. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Kostel sv. Jana Křtitele" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
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