Vacov


Vacov is a municipality and village in Prachatice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,500 inhabitants.
WWW vacov.cz

Administrative division

Vacov consists of 14 municipal parts :
  • Vacov
  • Benešova Hora
  • Čábuze
  • Javorník
  • Lhota nad Rohanovem
  • Milíkov
  • Miřetice
  • Mladíkov
  • Nespice
  • Přečín
  • Ptákova Lhota
  • Rohanov
  • Vlkonice
  • Žár

Geography

Vacov is located about northwest of Prachatice and northwest of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is the mountain Javorník at above sea level. The Spůlka Stream flows through the southern part of the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Vacov is from 1193.

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

The main landmark is the Church of Saint Nicholas. It was built in the pseudo-Gothic style in 1889–1890, after the old church was demolished. Next to the church stands the Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk from the 18th century.

Notable people