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Vojkovice (Brno-Country District)

Municipality in South Moravian, Czech Republic From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Vojkovice is a municipality and village in Brno-Country District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants.

First mentioned1141
Elevation
182 m (597 ft)
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Vojkovice
Church of Saint Lawrence
Church of Saint Lawrence
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Coat of arms of Vojkovice
Vojkovice is located in Czech Republic
Vojkovice
Vojkovice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°3′5″N 16°36′30″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Moravian
DistrictBrno-Country
First mentioned1141
Area
  Total
6.98 km2 (2.69 sq mi)
Elevation
182 m (597 ft)
Population
 (2026-01-01)[1]
  Total
1,186
  Density170/km2 (440/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
667 01
Websitewww.vojkovice.info
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Geography

Vojkovice is located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Brno. It lies in the Dyje–Svratka Valley. The village is situated on the right bank of the Svratka River.

History

The first written mention of Vojkovice is in a deed of Bishop Jindřich Zdík from 1141.[2]

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Transport

Vojkovice is located on the railway line TišnovŽidlochovice via Brno.[5]

Sights

The main landmark of Vojkovice is the Church of Saint Lawrence. Originally a Gothic church, it was rebuilt several times. Its current form dates from 1828. The church complex also includes a cemetery and a neo-Gothic chapel, built in 1793–1815.[6][7]

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