Bítov
Church of Saint Wenceslaus
Church of Saint Wenceslaus
Flag of Bítov
Coat of arms of Bítov
Bítov is located in Czech Republic
Bítov
Bítov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 48°56′11″N 15°43′44″E / 48.93639°N 15.72889°E / 48.93639; 15.72889
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Moravian
DistrictZnojmo
First mentioned1046
Area
  Total6.08 km2 (2.35 sq mi)
Elevation
428 m (1,404 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total135
  Density22/km2 (58/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
671 10
Websitewww.obec-bitov.cz

Bítov (German: Vöttau) is a municipality and village in Znojmo District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.

History

Bítov Castle

The first written mention of Bítov is in the foundation deed of the Stará Boleslav Chapter from 1046. History of the village is connected with the Bítov Castle, which was first mentioned in a deed from the 1060s.[2]

Sights

Bítov is known for the Bítov Castle, one of the oldest castles in the country. It was probably founded by Bretislav I before 1055.[3] Today it is owned by the state and offers sightseeing tours.[2]

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. 1 2 "Historie hradu Bítov" (in Czech). Bítov Castle. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
  3. "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Bítov. Retrieved 2022-12-24.


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