Hranice, town in Moravia, Czech Republic
Description
Hranice is a town in the Prerov district in eastern Moravia, Czech Republic. It functions as a municipality with expanded administrative powers and holds town privileges within the Czech system.
History
The town grew because of its position on a key trade route between central and eastern Europe, making it an important trading hub. This early economic importance led to it eventually gaining city privileges and establishing its role in the region.
Culture
The name Hranice comes from the Czech word for border, reflecting the town's historical role as a strategic crossing point. This heritage still shapes how the place feels and functions in the daily life of those who live here.
Practical
The town is best reached by car or train, as it sits on regional transport routes. When visiting, take time to walk through the center on foot to explore the local architecture and street layout.
Did you know?
The town sits in a region known for its limestone caves and geological formations that draw hikers and nature enthusiasts. This natural setting offers exploration opportunities beyond what a typical town experience provides.
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Hranice Abyss
2.1 km
Helfštýn
8.4 km
Kunzov
5.3 km
Drahotuš Gord
8.3 km
Sculpture of drainage divide Black-Baltic sea in Bělotín
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Jezernice Viaduct
7.6 km
Good Shepherd
7.3 km
Hranice Viaducts
1.6 km
Soudkova štola
7 km
Památník k 30. výročí osvobození obce Podhoří sovětskou armádou
8.1 km
Zvonice
4.9 km
Žabnický vodopád
7.1 km
Hranice Chateau
228 m
Jírovec na Helfštýně
8.5 km
Church of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist
26 m
Vodopád U Rybářů
3.6 km
Potštát Castle
7.9 km
Synagogue in Hranice
112 m
Vila zvaná Kunzova
1.1 km
Hranice (klein district)
2.4 km
Svrčov Castle
1.5 km
Arboretum Střední lesnické školy v Hranicích
382 mDvorčák
4.7 km
Velká Kobylanka
1.6 km
Kostel svatého Urbana
7.9 km
Nad kostelíčkem
1.8 km
Bukoveček
4.1 km
V oboře
2.7 km
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