Ruprechtov
Ruprechtov is a municipality and village in Vyškov District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.
Ruprechtov | |
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 Windmill | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Ruprechtov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°19′43″N 16°51′5″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Moravian |
| District | Vyškov |
| First mentioned | 1446 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.48 km2 (4.43 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 514 m (1,686 ft) |
| Population (2022-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 594 |
| • Density | 52/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 683 06 |
| Website | www |
Geography
Ruprechtov is located about 11 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Vyškov and 20 km (12 mi) northeast of Brno. It lies in the Drahany Highlands. The highest point is at 554 metres (1,818 ft) above sea level.
History
The first written mention of Ruprechtov is from 1446, when it was part of the Račice estate, owned by the Lords of Kravaře.[2]
Sights
The municipality is known for the Ruprechtov Windmill. This classical Dutch-type windmill was built in 1873 and is a unique technical monument of European importance.[3]
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2022". Czech Statistical Office. 2022-04-29.
- "Z historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Ruprechtov. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- "Windmill history". Ruprechtov Windmill. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
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