Fryčovice


Fryčovice is a municipality and village in Frýdek-Místek District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,400 inhabitants.
WWW frycovice.cz

Administrative division

Fryčovice consists of two municipal parts :
  • Fryčovice
  • Ptáčník

Geography

Fryčovice is located about west of Frýdek-Místek and south of Ostrava. It lies in the Moravian-Silesian Foothills. The highest point is at above sea level. The Ondřejnice River flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Fryčovice is from 1267. The village was founded by Bishop Bruno von Schauenburg around 1255. In 1950, the village of Ptáčník was annexed to the municipality.

Transport

The D48 motorway from Nový Jičín to the Czech-Polish border in Chotěbuz crosses the southern part of the municipality.

Sights

The main landmark of Fryčovice is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It was built in the Gothic style in 1335–1345. In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was rebuilt. In the 19th century, it was modified into its present form.

Notable people