Vítkov, Municipality in Opava District, Czech Republic
Description
Vítkov is a municipality in Opava District positioned at 480 meters elevation in the Moravian-Silesian Region. It encompasses several settlements including Jelenice, Klokočov, and Lhotka and serves as an administrative hub for surrounding communities.
History
The settlement dates back to 1301 when Vítek of Kravaře founded the town. Vikštejn Castle and the first structures of local rule also emerged during the second half of the 13th century.
Culture
The neo-Gothic Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, built between 1914 and 1918, stands as the main landmark in the town center. This building shapes the look of the place and reflects the skilled craftsmanship of that era.
Practical
The place sits in hilly terrain and is surrounded by several smaller communities accessible by country roads. As an administrative center, it provides basic services for visitors and area residents.
Did you know?
During the 19th century, the town became a center for textile production, specializing in the manufacture of gloves, ribbons, and silk goods. This industrial heritage shaped the local economy and crafts for many generations.
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Vikštejn Castle
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Hanzlův mlýn
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Church of Saint Margaret
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Úpravna vody Podhradí
3.6 km
Grave of Jan Zajíc
422 m
Mlýn Lhota
6.2 km
Na Čermence
5.3 km
Socha svatého Jana Nepomuckého
3.3 km
Památník Eduarda Schöna Engelsberga
578 m
Church of Holy Trinity (Kamenka)
5.5 km
Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Radkov
6 km
Church of the Visitation of Our Lady
7.3 km
Parish church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
473 m
Kino
552 m
Pomník J. H. Pestalozziho
466 m
Cemetery church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary
275 m
Church of Saint Andrew
3 km
Socha svatého Felixe
4.7 km
Socha svatého Floriána
213 m
Entrance bridge of Vikštejn
3.9 km
Chapel of Saint Hubertus
7.3 km
Church and cemetery in Nové Těchanovice
4.5 km
Chapel of the Fourteen Holy Helpers
6.1 km
Statue of Saint Mark in Vítkov
449 m
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
5.2 km
Former brewery in Vítkov
266 m
Chapel of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
3.4 km
Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows
4.6 km
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