Ivančice, Municipality in Brno-Country District, Czech Republic
Ivančice is a town in the South Moravian Region that includes the districts of Alexovice, Budkovice, Hrubšice, Letkovice, Němčice, and Řeznovice. Located at 210 meters elevation, it sits on the landscape between two major rivers with areas both built up and more open.
King Wenceslaus II granted the settlement royal town status in 1288, which brought special privileges and protections. The town later experienced destruction and was briefly controlled by Hussite forces in the 15th century.
The Renaissance town hall from 1544 houses exhibits about painter Alphonse Mucha and actor Vladimír Menšík, both born here. These two figures shape how local people connect to their community's cultural identity.
Three train stations connect the town to surrounding areas including Moravské Bránice and Brno, making arrival straightforward. The railway connection makes it easy to explore the wider region or visit larger cities nearby.
The Jewish cemetery is among the oldest in the Czech Republic with tombstones from the late Gothic and Renaissance periods. Many inscriptions date back to the late 15th century, offering glimpses into a community that flourished centuries ago.
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