Dobšice (Znojmo District)
Municipality in South Moravian, Czech Republic
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Dobšice (German: Klein Teßwitz) is a municipality and village in Znojmo District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,200 inhabitants.
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Dobšice | |
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Centre of Dobšice | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Dobšice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 48°50′54″N 16°5′7″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Moravian |
| District | Znojmo |
| First mentioned | 1190 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.74 km2 (1.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 214 m (702 ft) |
| Population (2026-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 2,225 |
| • Density | 469/km2 (1,220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 671 82 |
| Website | www |
Etymology
Geography
Dobšice is located about 53 kilometres (33 mi) southwest of Brno and in the immediate vicinity of Znojmo. It lies mostly in the Jevišovice Uplands, but the municipal territory also extends into the Dyje–Svratka Valley in the east. The highest point is at 300 m (984 ft) above sea level. The municipality is situated on the left bank of the Thaya River.
History
The first written mention of Dobšice is in the foundation deed of the Louka Monastery from 1190. It was originally an ethnically Czech village, but it was gradually colonised by Germans. After World War II, the German-speaking population was expelled.[2]
Demographics
Economy
Dobšice is known for viticulture. It lies in the Znojemská wine subregion. There are about 28 ha (69 acres) of vineyards.[2]
Transport
The I/53 road from Znojmo to Pohořelice runs through Dobšice.
The railway line Znojmo–Břeclav passes through the municipal territory, but there is no train station. The municipality is served by the station in neighbouring Znojmo.
Sights
There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.[5]
