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Horňácko
Horňácko (, ''Upper Moravian Slovakia'') is an ethnographic microregion situated in the Hodonín District, South Eastern Moravia, Czech Republic. The region is home to approximately 10,000 people. It is significant for its traditional folk culture, especially the folk music. The region hosts annually the ''Horňácko Folk Festival''. Geography Microregion Horňácko is located in the northwest foothills of the southern part of the White Carpathians, close to the border with Slovakia. The highest peak of the region is Velká Javorina (970 m. above sea level), a traditional place of meetings between Czechs and Slovaks. Horňácko consists of nine municipalities: Lipov, Louka, Malá Vrbka, Hrubá Vrbka, Javorník, Kuželov, Suchov and Nová Lhota (the village of Vápenky, a part of Nová Lhota, is sometimes considered as the tenth village of Horňácko); the centre of the area is the village Velká nad Veličkou. The highest located village is Nová Lhota, 467 m. above sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moravian Traditional Music
Moravian traditional music or Moravian folk music represents a part of the European musical culture connected with the Moravian region of the Czech Republic. Styles of Moravian traditional music vary by location and subject, but much of it is characterized by a specific melodic and harmonic texture related to the Eastern European musical world. According to Czech musicologist Jiří Plocek, Moravia is the area where the European East musically meets the West. Moravian folk bands are mainly centered on a string section and a large cimbalom, which are often complemented by other instruments. Moravian traditional music influenced Czech classical composers, such as Antonín Dvořák, Bedřich Smetana and Leoš Janáček, who was at the forefront of the Moravian folklore movement. Towards the end of the 20th century, Moravian folk music had a noticeable influence on the Czech jazz scene, and folk songs have been adapted into rock bands' repertoires. Today, there are many festivals st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuželov
Kuželov (german: Kuzelau) is a municipality and village in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants. Kuželov, a part of traditional ethnographic region Horňácko, lies approximately east of Hodonín, south-east of Brno, and south-east of Prague. Demographics Sights Kuželov is known for a windmill, protected as a national cultural monument. It dates from 1842. It is a rare example of preserved Holland-type windmill. After the reconstruction, the mill is functional again and its interior houses an exposition about milling and life in the Horňácko Horňácko (, ''Upper Moravian Slovakia'') is an ethnographic microregion situated in the Hodonín District, South Eastern Moravia, Czech Republic. The region is home to approximately 10,000 people. It is significant for its traditional folk cultu ... region. References External links * Villages in Hodonín District Horňácko {{SouthMoravia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malá Vrbka
Malá Vrbka (german: Klein Wrbka) is a municipality and village in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants. Malá Vrbka, a part of traditional ethnographic region Horňácko, lies approximately east of Hodonín, south-east of Brno, and south-east of Prague Prague ( ; cs, Praha ; german: Prag, ; la, Praga) is the capital and List of cities in the Czech Republic, largest city in the Czech Republic, and the historical capital of Bohemia. On the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.3 milli .... Demographics References Villages in Hodonín District Horňácko {{SouthMoravia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hrubá Vrbka
Hrubá Vrbka (german: Gross Wrbka) is a municipality and village in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants. Hrubá Vrbka, a part of traditional ethnographic region Horňácko, lies approximately east of Hodonín, south-east of Brno, and south-east of Prague Prague ( ; cs, Praha ; german: Prag, ; la, Praga) is the capital and List of cities in the Czech Republic, largest city in the Czech Republic, and the historical capital of Bohemia. On the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.3 milli .... Notable people * Gorazd of Prague (1879–1942), bishop and saint * Martin Řehák (1933–2010), athlete References Villages in Hodonín District Horňácko {{SouthMoravia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louka (Hodonín District)
Louka is a municipality and village in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants. Louka, a part of traditional ethnographic region Horňácko, lies approximately east of Hodonín, south-east of Brno, and south-east of Prague Prague ( ; cs, Praha ; german: Prag, ; la, Praga) is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, and the historical capital of Bohemia. On the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.3 million people. The city has a temperate .... References Villages in Hodonín District Horňácko {{SouthMoravia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lipov
Lipov (german: Lippau) is a municipality and village in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants. Lipov, a part of traditional ethnographic region Horňácko, lies approximately east of Hodonín, south-east of Brno, and south-east of Prague Prague ( ; cs, Praha ; german: Prag, ; la, Praga) is the capital and List of cities in the Czech Republic, largest city in the Czech Republic, and the historical capital of Bohemia. On the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.3 milli .... References Villages in Hodonín District Horňácko {{SouthMoravia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suchov
Suchov is a municipality and village in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants. Suchov, a part of traditional ethnographic region Horňácko, lies approximately east of Hodonín, south-east of Brno, and south-east of Prague. Demographics Notable people *Tomáš Zajíc Tomáš Zajíc (born 12 August 1996) is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a forward for Dynamo České Budějovice. Club career He started his professional career at Slovácko. He made his senior league debut for them on 20 February ... (born 1996), footballer References External links * Villages in Hodonín District Horňácko {{SouthMoravia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nová Lhota (Hodonín District)
Nová Lhota (german: Neu Lhotta) is a municipality and village in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants. Nová Lhota, a part of traditional ethnographic region Horňácko, lies approximately east of Hodonín, south-east of Brno, and south-east of Prague Prague ( ; cs, Praha ; german: Prag, ; la, Praga) is the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, and the historical capital of Bohemia. On the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.3 million people. The city has a temperate .... Administrative parts The village of Vápenky is an administrative part of Nová Lhota. Demographics References External links * Villages in Hodonín District Horňácko {{SouthMoravia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velká Nad Veličkou
Velká nad Veličkou (german: Welka) is a municipality and village in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,800 inhabitants. Geography Velká nad Veličkou is located about east of Hodonín and west of Trenčín. It lies in the White Carpathians mountain range. The highest point is the hill Háj at above sea level. The Velička River flows through the municipality. History The first written mention of Velká nad Veličkou is from 1228. In 1370, the settlement was sold to Beneš of Kravaře and merged with the Strážnice estate. Demographics Transport Velká nad Veličkou is located on a railway line heading from Hodonín to Vrbovce, Slovakia. Culture Velká nad Veličkou lies in the ethnographic region of Horňácko. Sights The landmark of Velká nad Veličkou is the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene. The original Gothic church was built in the 14th century. At the end of the 15th century, it was fortified and served as a refuge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Javorník (Hodonín District)
Javorník is a municipality and village in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants. Javorník, a part of traditional ethnographic region Horňácko, lies approximately east of Hodonín, south-east of Brno, and south-east of Prague Prague ( ; cs, Praha ; german: Prag, ; la, Praga) is the capital and List of cities in the Czech Republic, largest city in the Czech Republic, and the historical capital of Bohemia. On the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.3 milli .... References Villages in Hodonín District Horňácko {{SouthMoravia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moravian Slovakia
Moravian Slovakia ( cs, Slovácko, older ''Moravské Slovensko'') or Slovácko is a cultural region in the southeastern part of the Czech Republic, Moravia on the border with Slovakia and Austria, known for its characteristic folklore, music, wine, costumes and traditions. The area forms part of both the Zlín and South Moravian administrative regions. Its main centre is the town of Uherské Hradiště which is located on the Morava River. Other important towns include Uherský Brod, Břeclav, Hodonín, Strážnice and Kyjov. In the 9th century the region of Moravian Slovakia was the centre of the Great Moravian empire. Subregions Moravian Slovakia is divided into six subregions: Dolňácko, Horňácko, Podluží, Moravské Kopanice, Hanácké Slovácko and Luhačovické zálesí. Economy Moravian Slovakia is noted for its viticulture. Language Natives of this region speak the Eastern Moravian dialects of the Czech language, which are transitional dialects between Czech ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slovácko
Moravian Slovakia ( cs, Slovácko, older ''Moravské Slovensko'') or Slovácko is a cultural region in the southeastern part of the Czech Republic, Moravia on the border with Slovakia and Austria, known for its characteristic folklore, music, wine, costumes and traditions. The area forms part of both the Zlín and South Moravian administrative regions. Its main centre is the town of Uherské Hradiště which is located on the Morava River. Other important towns include Uherský Brod, Břeclav, Hodonín, Strážnice and Kyjov. In the 9th century the region of Moravian Slovakia was the centre of the Great Moravian empire. Subregions Moravian Slovakia is divided into six subregions: Dolňácko, Horňácko, Podluží, Moravské Kopanice, Hanácké Slovácko and Luhačovické zálesí. Economy Moravian Slovakia is noted for its viticulture. Language Natives of this region speak the Eastern Moravian dialects of the Czech language, which are transitional dialects between Czech ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
