Višňové (Znojmo District)

Višňové
Market town
Centre of Višňové
Flag Coat of arms
Višňové Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 48°58′57″N 16°9′0″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	South Moravian
District	Znojmo
First mentioned	1234
Area
• Total	15.27 km^2 (5.90 sq mi)
Elevation	338 m (1,109 ft)
Population  (2024-01-01)[1]
• Total	1,055
• Density	69/km^2 (180/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	671 38
Website	www.visnove.cz

Višňové (German: Wischenau) is a market town in Znojmo District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants.

Geography

Višňové is located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Znojmo and 39 km (24 mi) southwest of Brno. It lies in the Jevišovice Uplands. The highest point is at 388 m (1,273 ft) above sea level. The market town is situated on the right bank of the Rokytná River. Horní Dunajovice Reservoir, built on the Křepička Stream, is situated on the southern municipal border.

History

The first written mention of Višňové is from 1234. Until 1435, the owners of the village often changed. From 1435 to 1583, it was a property of the Višňovský of Petrovec noble family. During their rule, in 1529, Višňové was promoted to a market town. In 1583–1629, the market town was owned by the Zahrádecký of Zahrádky family. The Thirty Years' War left Višňové badly damaged and depopulated. In 1629–1667, Višňové was owned by the Elbogner family; then the owners often changed again. From the 1790s, Višňové was ruled by the Counts of Taaffe.[2]

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 717 —     1880 834 +16.3% 1890 871 +4.4% 1900 884 +1.5% 1910 993 +12.3%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 1,083 +9.1% 1930 1,097 +1.3% 1950 1,003 −8.6% 1961 1,069 +6.6% 1970 1,023 −4.3%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 1,031 +0.8% 1991 1,080 +4.8% 2001 1,107 +2.5% 2011 1,083 −2.2% 2021 1,076 −0.6%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

Višňové Castle

Among the main landmarks of Višňové is the castle and the church. The Višňové Castle was built in the mid-16th century on the site of an older fortress. In 1779, it was modified in the Baroque style. Today there is an educational institute for youth. The castle is surrounded by a park.[5]

The Church of Saint John the Baptist has a complicated construction history. It has a Gothic core from the second half of the 13th century. The church was then rebuilt at the beginning of the 16th century, in 1696 and lastly in the years 1896–1901.[6]

References

1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
2. "Višňové" (in Czech). Městys Višňové. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
3. "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
4. "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
5. "Zámek a přilehlý park" (in Czech). Městys Višňové. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
6. "Historie farního kostela sv. Jana Křtitele ve Višňovém" (in Czech). Městys Višňové. Retrieved 2024-04-28.

External links

• Official website