Hodonín, Municipality and district capital in South Moravia, Czech Republic
Hodonín is a town on the Morava River along the border between the Czech Republic and Slovakia, stretching along the right bank of the waterway. The town sits in a flat region at around 167 meters elevation.
The settlement received town privileges in 1228 and underwent a major transformation in the 18th century when the local castle was converted into a tobacco factory. This shift shaped the town's economic development for generations.
The Art Nouveau town hall dominates the central square and reflects the local identity through its distinctive architectural style that visitors encounter when walking through the town.
The town is reachable by rail lines connecting to Břeclav, Olomouc, and Brno, while the I/55 road provides vehicular access throughout the region. Visitors should expect flat terrain that is easy to explore on foot.
The town is the birthplace of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the first president of Czechoslovakia, and sits above oil and lignite deposits. A zoo founded in 1977 now shapes the town's recreational offerings.
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