Kyjov, Municipality center in South Moravian Region, Czech Republic
Kyjov is a town in South Moravia centered around Masarykovo Square, where a Renaissance town hall rises with a 39-meter tower above the surrounding buildings. A Marian shrine from the 1720s and other religious structures form the core of the old town layout.
The town began in 1126 and grew from a marketplace into a royal town, receiving royal status and protection by decree in 1548. This elevated position reflects its growing importance as a regional center during the medieval and early modern periods.
The Slovacky Rok festival draws visitors every four years to witness local customs and traditional crafts that remain central to community life. The celebrations showcase how people here maintain their connection to folk traditions and regional heritage.
The town connects via three railway stations along the line between Brno and Uherske Hradiste, making it easy to reach by train from larger nearby cities. The compact center is walkable and easy to navigate on foot once you arrive.
The Church of the Assumption holds a Capuchin repository with forty wooden coffins displayed in an unusual underground chamber beneath the sanctuary. The former castle, converted to a museum since 1928, preserves the region's folk traditions and everyday objects.
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