Slavonice, Renaissance town in Jindřichův Hradec District, Czech Republic
Slavonice is a town in Jindřichův Hradec District featuring many buildings decorated with sgraffito artwork on their outer walls. The historic core sits at about 512 meters above sea level and is defined by Renaissance-style structures throughout.
The settlement began in 1260 as a market village and later became a fortified town with underground drainage systems built beneath it. This early infrastructure allowed it to grow over time while keeping its core structure intact.
The town center displays medieval underground cellars and Renaissance buildings that shape how people see and experience the place. Walking through the streets, you notice how these old structures still guide the rhythm of daily life today.
The town serves as the terminal station for the railway line from Havlíčkův Brod and has a road border crossing to Austria near Fratres. Being a small town, most places are within easy walking distance for visitors.
The village of Maříž, which is part of the municipality, transformed into a ceramics art center after communist rule ended. This place now attracts artists and visitors interested in hands-on craft techniques.
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