Velke Bilovice ( czech Velké Bílovice , MFA : ˈvɛlkɛː ˈbiːlovɪtsɛ) is a city in the Czech Republic , in the Břeclav region of the South Moravian Region . The largest center of viticulture in the country.
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| A country |  Czech | ||||
| Edge | South Moravian | ||||
| Area | Breclav | ||||
| Mayor | Marie Vlkova | ||||
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| First mention | 1306 | ||||
| City with | 2001 | ||||
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| Center height | 176 m | ||||
| Timezone | UTC + 1 , in the summer UTC + 2 | ||||
| Population | |||||
| Population | 3,899 [1] people ( 2016 ) | ||||
| Density | 151 person / km² | ||||
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| velkebilovice.cz (Czech) | |||||
History
The first written mention of the village of Bilovice dates from 1306 , but the area was settled much earlier. The Jerotins and Liechtenstein were the most important landowners in the history of the village. In the XVI century, a group of Gutterites (in the Czech Republic called Gaban) settled in the area. They cultivated grapes and built many large wineries [3] . At the beginning of the 20th century, many villagers emigrated to Argentina , Canada and the USA [3] . Since 2001, Velke Bilovice is a city.
Attractions
- Gaban (Gutterite) wine cellars - the largest of them was built around 1614 and is located near the Velky Bilovec pond in the direction of the village Cejkovice. The current owner is Habánské Sklepy [4] .
- City Museum - the exhibition presents local folk costumes, many archaeological finds from the area, old agricultural tools and other items related to the history of the city [5] .
- The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is a Baroque church of the 18th century .
The city boasts more than 650 wine cellars [6] , located on 40 respective cellar streets [7] and more than 730 hectares of vineyards (the largest area in the Czech Republic) [8] .
Culture and festivals
- “Years” (Holidays) is the largest national holiday in Velk Bilovice. It begins on the first Sunday after the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God (September 8), patroness of the local church, and lasts until Tuesday. The main part of the holiday takes place on Sunday, when many visitors even come from afar to admire the folk costume parade with more than 50 costumed couples. In 2017, the celebration is scheduled for September 10, 11 and 12 [9] .
- From cellar to cellar is a traditional holiday, during which more than 50 local wineries open their cellars to visitors in one day. A bus service between all cellars and evening entertainment are organized. Held on Saturday at the turn of March and April. In 2017, the celebration is scheduled for April 1 [10] .
Photo Gallery
Catholic church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary. | Chapel on the hill Gradishtek surrounded by vineyards. | Velké Bílovice - view from the north of the chapel. In the distance you can see the city of Břeclav (10 km distant). |
The road between the vineyards leading to the chapel. | On the way to the chapel, looking north. In the distance you can see the village of Vrbice. |
Notes
- ↑ Population of municipalities of the Czech Republic on January 1, 2016 . (Czech) (English)
- Stat Czech Statistical Office Malý lexikon obcí České republiky - 2017 - Czech Statistical Office , 2017.
- ↑ 1 2 The official website of the town Velké Bílovice - City History (Czech) Archival copy dated August 27, 2017 on the Wayback Machine
- ↑ The official website of the town Velké Bílovice - Gabana cellars (Czech) Archival copy dated August 27, 2017 on the Wayback Machine
- ↑ The official website of the town Velké Bílovice - Culture - City Museum (Czech) Archival copy dated November 24, 2015 on the Wayback Machine
- ↑ The official website of the town Velké Bílovice - City - General Information (Czech) Archival copy of December 23, 2015 on Wayback Machine
- ↑ Association of winegrowers of the town of Velke Bilovice - For the media - Cellar streets (Czech)
- ↑ Czech Republic Ministry of Agriculture - Status and Prospect Report - Vine and Wine - October 2015 (Czech). Pp. 70
- ↑ Official site of the city - Calendar of cultural events (Czech) Archival copy of March 21, 2017 on the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Association of winegrowers of the town of Velke Bilovice - From the cellar to the cellar (Czech) (not available link) . The date of circulation is November 30, 2015. Archived December 8, 2015.
Links
- Wikimedia Commons has media related to Velke Bilovice
- Official site of the city (Czech)
- Association of winegrowers of the town of Velké Bílovice (Czech)
- City Museum (Czech)