Vranov (Brno-Country District)
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Vranov | |
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  Vranov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°18′33″N 16°36′50″E / 49.30917°N 16.61389°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Moravian |
| District | Brno-Country |
| First mentioned | 1365 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.42 km2 (4.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 440 m (1,440 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 920 |
| • Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 664 32 |
| Website | www |
Vranov is a municipality and village in Brno-Country District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.
Vranov is located about 10 kilometres (6 mi) north of Brno. It lies in the Drahany Highlands. The highest point is the Zavíravá hill at 525 m (1,722 ft) above sea level. The municipal territory is rich in small streams. The Svitava River forms the eastern municipal border.
History
A church consecrated to the Mother of God was built here in 1240. The first written mention of Vranov is from 1365.[2]
In 1622–1633, a Minims monastery with the pilgrimage Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary were founded here by Count Maximilian of Liechtenstein.[3]
Demographics
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
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