Brankovice


Brankovice is a market town in Vyškov District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Branek, meaning "the village of Branek's people".

Geography

Brankovice is located about southeast of Vyškov and east of Brno. It lies in the Litenčice Hills. The highest point is at above sea level. The Litava River flows through the market town.

History

The first written mention of Brankovice is from 1348. In the next decades, the village was owned by various lower noblemen. In 1511, it was annexed to the Bučovice estate. From 1597, the Bučovice estate was owned by the Liechtenstein family. During the Thirty Years' War, Brankovice was badly damaged and the population decreased.

Transport

The I/50 road from Brno to Uherské Hradiště passes through the municipality.
Brankovice is located on the railway line Brno–Uherské Hradiště.

Sights

The main landmark of Brankovice is the Church of Saint Nicholas. It was built in the Baroque style in 1714. It was built on the site of an older church, which burned down in 1690.