Rokytnice nad Rokytnou | |
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 Centre of Rokytnice nad Rokytnou | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Rokytnice nad Rokytnou Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°11′4″N 15°46′22″E / 49.18444°N 15.77278°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Vysočina |
| District | Třebíč |
| First mentioned | 1190 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.08 km2 (3.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 834 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 675 25 |
| Website | www |
Rokytnice nad Rokytnou is a market town in Třebíč District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 800 inhabitants.
Geography
Rokytnice nad Rokytnou is located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) southwest of Třebíč and 27 km (17 mi) southeast of Jihlava. It lies in the Jevišovice Uplands. The highest point is at 587 m (1,926 ft) above sea level. The Rokytná River originates here and flows through the market town.
History
The first written mention of Rokytnice is in the foundation deed of the Louka Monastery from 1190. It was owned by various lower nobles. From 1695, it was part of the Sádek estate.[2]
Transport
The I/23 road (the section from Třebíč to Jindřichův Hradec) passes through the northern part of the municipal territory.
Sights
The main landmark is the Church of Saint John the Baptist. It has a Romanesque core. It was rebuilt into its present Baroque form in 1750.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- ↑ "Z historie městyse" (in Czech). Městys Rokytnice nad Rokytnou. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
- ↑ "Kostel sv. Jana Křtitele se sochami" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
- ↑ "Kostel sv. Jana Křtitele" (in Czech). Římskokatolická farnost Rokytnice nad Rokytnou. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
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