Deblín
Deblín is a market town in Brno-Country District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants.
Deblín | |
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 Municipal office | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Deblín Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°19′13″N 16°20′47″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Moravian |
| District | Brno-Country |
| First mentioned | 1173 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.88 km2 (5.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 475 m (1,558 ft) |
| Population (2022-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,087 |
| • Density | 73/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 664 75, 666 01 |
| Website | www |
Geography
Deblín is located about 21 km (13 mi) northwest of Brno. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is the hill V Koutě at 511 m (1,677 ft) above sea level. The Závistka Stream springs here and flows through the village.
History
The first written mention of Deblín is from 1173, when a castle with a Romanesque-Gothic basilica stood here.[2]
Sights
The landmark of Deblín is the Church of Saint Nicholas. It was built on the site of the original basilica and despite its Gothic-Baroque style, it has some Romanesque elements.[3]
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2022". Czech Statistical Office. 2022-04-29.
- "Městys Deblín" (in Czech). Městys Deblín. Retrieved 2022-10-29.
- "Kostel sv. Mikuláše" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2022-10-29.
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