Vsetín, District capital in Zlín Region, Czech Republic
Description
Vsetín is a town with city privileges in the Zlín Region, located in the valley of the Vsetínská Bečva River at about 342 meters elevation. It serves as an administrative center for the surrounding communities and district.
History
The first written record dates to 1297, when the Knights Templar built a defensive fortress to protect the settlement. It later became an important administrative center for the region.
Culture
The Regional Museum in the castle shows exhibitions about local traditions and the furniture-making craft that shaped the region's identity for generations. Visitors can see how this industry influenced the way people lived and worked here.
Practical
The town is easy to reach and offers good access for visitors who want to explore the museum and town center. Plan time to visit the castle and discover the surrounding area with its walking trails.
Did you know?
Forests cover much of the surrounding area, creating a green landscape that attracts those interested in walking and nature. Protected woodlands and nature reserves shape the environment around the town.
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Vsetín Castle
323 m
Naučná stezka Zapomenuté osudy
5.4 km
Toleranzkirche
316 m
Observatory Vsetín
616 m
Jewish cemetery in Vsetín
437 m
Křížový (natural monument)
4.5 km
Bečevná
1.3 km
Ježůvka
1.6 km
Evangelická fara Dolního sboru
341 m
Vršky - Díly
855 m
Růžděcký Vesník
4.4 km
Louka pod Rančem
4.3 km
Halvovský potok
7.1 km
Fara horního evangelického sboru ve Vsetíně
314 mMokřady Vesník
3.2 km
Semetín - luční prameniště
3.5 kmNad Jasenkou
2.9 km
Koupaliště Vsetín
439 m
Panská zahrada
91 m
Old town hall
375 m
Socha svatého Jana Nepomuckého
296 m
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
226 m
Socha svatého Jana Nepomuckého
3.1 km
Evangelical church
327 m
Socha Panny Marie
329 m
Obchodní dům
228 m
Nová radnice
382 m
Maštaliska
283 m
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