Bítov (Znojmo District)
Bítov (German: Vöttau) is a municipality and village in Znojmo District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.
Bítov | |
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 Church of Saint Wenceslaus | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Bítov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 48°56′11″N 15°43′44″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Moravian |
| District | Znojmo |
| First mentioned | 1046 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.08 km2 (2.35 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 428 m (1,404 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 135 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (58/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 671 10 |
| Website | www |
History
Bítov Castle
The first written mention of Bítov is in the foundation deed of the Stará Boleslav Chapter from 1046. History of the village is connected with the Bítov Castle, which was first mentioned in a deed from the 1060s.[2]
Sights
Bítov is known for the Bítov Castle, one of the oldest castles in the country. It was probably founded by Bretislav I before 1055.[3] Today it is owned by the state and offers sightseeing tours.[2]
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- "Historie hradu Bítov" (in Czech). Bítov Castle. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
- "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Bítov. Retrieved 2022-12-24.
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