Bojkovice

From Freepedia

Bojkovice is situated in the south-east of the region of Zlín. It is also a part of the region of Slovácko, which is more a traditional than administrative unit. With its population of 4760 people it ranks among the smallest towns of the Czech Republic.

It lies in the White Carpathian Mountains, which has the status of a protected landscape area.

External links:

• Bojkovice - Official site - in Czech only
• Photogallery of Bojkovice
• Slovácko Official Site - also in English, German, Polish and Slovak

History

The history of the town dates back to the 11th century when it was just a small village. It was promoted to the status of a town in 1449. In the 16th century, the town was attacked and plundred by the Hungarians and periods of hunger and femine came.

The region started to flourish again in the 19th century (eg. the railroad and the electricity were brought there). During World War II, it was occupied by Germans and the local factory was converted to suit the needs of war industry.

Officially, the town was given its status in 1965.

Places of Interest

Nový Světlov

The original fort was built in 1480s to protect the town from the attacks of Hungarians. Later it was converted into a castle in the Neo-Gothic style.
There are only three castles built in the same style - Hluboká Castle in Hluboká nad Vltavou in the Czech Republic and Miramare in Italy.
At present there is a museum of local folklore and traditions.