Boskovice

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Coordinates: 49°29′15″N 16°39′36″E / 49.4875, 16.66
Boskovice
Town
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Flag
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Country Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic
Region South Moravian
District Blansko
Commune Boskovice
Elevation 381 m (1,250 ft)
Coordinates 49°29′15″N 16°39′36″E / 49.4875, 16.66
Area 27.83 km² (10.75 sq mi)
Population 11,304 (2005)
Density 406 /km² (1,052 /sq mi)
First mentioned 1312
Mayor František Sivera
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 680 18
Location in the Czech Republic
Location in the Czech Republic
Location in the Czech Republic
Wikimedia Commons: Boskovice
Statistics: statnisprava.cz
Website: www.boskovice.cz

Boskovice (IPA[ˈboskovɪtsɛ]; German: Boskowitz) is a town in the Czech Republic.

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[edit] Location

The town is situated in the Drahanská Highlands, about 30-40 km to the north of Brno, the most important city of Moravia.

[edit] History

Boskovice was probably founded in the 11th century and received its town charter in the 14th century. It used to have one of the largest Jewish communities in Moravia.

[edit] Monuments

[edit] Cultural activities

  • Unijazz Praha - a festival held regularly every year in July
  • Hradhouse Festival - a dance festival held regularly every year, usually in August Hradhouse

[edit] People

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